Supply of Fresh Produce to Norse Commercial Services Catering Establishments
Norse Commercial Services Limited · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Fresh Produce to Norse Commercial Services Catering Establishments
Awarded 11 Aug 2019
Awarded11 Aug 2019
Value£4,700,000.00
RegionEast of England
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 5y 3mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 11 Aug 2019Expired 4 Aug 2021
About
Norse Commercial Services Limited awarded a contract to Barsby Produce Limited for the supply and delivery of fresh fruit, vegetables, dairy, and bread to all relevant NCS Catering establishments in the East of England.
The contract covers both Lot One (Fresh Fruit and Vegetables) and Lot Two (Dairy and Bread), with an anticipated length of two years and an option to extend for two years (one year plus one year).
The estimated value is 4,700,000 GBP across both lots over the full four-year contract period, including extensions.
The procurement was conducted through a full OJEU process via the Norse Commercial Services' Delta eSourcing procurement portal.
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