Supply of Fresh Bread and Morning Goods to Prisons in England and Wales
Ministry of Justice · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Fresh Bread and Morning Goods to Prisons in England and Wales
Awarded 08 Nov 2024
Awarded08 Nov 2024
Value£18,000,000.00
SupplierHovis Limited
AgencyMinistry of Justice
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Expires in 4y6y term, 33% elapsed
Awarded 8 Nov 2024Expires 7 Nov 2030
About
Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Hovis Limited for the supply of fresh bread and morning goods to all public sector and in-scope private sector prisons in England and Wales.
The contract, valued at £18,000,000, supports the feeding of over 80,000 prisoners as well as prison staff and visitors.
The contractor is required to provide a core range of bread products, deliver on a national basis, and comply with all relevant food safety legislation.
The anticipated term is 4 years from service commencement, with an option to extend for 1 + 1 years at the Authority's discretion.
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