Supply of Frozen Foods to ESPO Framework
Awarded29 Jul 2015
Value£16,500,000.00
SupplierHopwells Ltd
AgencyEspo
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 9y 3mo ago2y term
Awarded 29 July 2015Expired 28 July 2017
About
ESPO awarded a contract to Hopwells Ltd for the supply and delivery of a range of frozen foods, including fish, meats, vegetables, chips, potato specialities, burgers, sausages, savoury and sweet buffet items, desserts, puddings, ice cream, bread, cakes, and patisserie.
The contract, valued at AUD 16,500,000, serves Cambridgeshire County Council, Leicestershire County Council, and The London Borough of Barnet.
The framework agreement includes an option to extend for up to a further 24 months, and an eAuction process may be used for subsequent call-off contracts.
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