Supply of Ambient, Chilled, Frozen Foods and Fresh Produce via ESPO Multi-Supplier Framework

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Espo awarded a contract to A.G.

AXTON AND SONS (WHOLESALE) LIMITED, ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED, BESTWAY WHOLESALE LIMITED, BFS GROUP LIMITED (t/a Bidfood), A.F.BLAKEMORE AND SON LIMITED (t/a Blakemore Foodservice), and SYS for the direct supply and delivery of a range of ambient, chilled, frozen foods, fresh fruit, vegetables, and salads under a multi-supplier framework.

The framework is divided into four lots: Lot 1 – Ambient, Chilled and Fresh Foods; Lot 2 – Frozen Foods; Lot 3 – Ambient, Chilled, Fresh and Frozen Foods; and Lot 4 – Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salads.

The agreement includes an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and the total estimated value of £400,000,000 includes the option period.

Suppliers are required to hold and retain a relevant third-party food safety accreditation (such as BRC or STS) throughout the framework lifetime, with annual certificate submissions to ESPO.

ESPO will monitor the financial stability of awarded suppliers via credit rating agency reports and reserves the right to suspend or remove suppliers based on significant changes.