ESPO · Awarded contract
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Supply of Frozen Ready Meals via Multi-Supplier Framework Agreement

Awarded 01 Jan 2021

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Awarded01 Jan 2021
Value£20,000,000.00
AgencyESPO
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 3y 10mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 1 Jan 2021Expired 31 Dec 2022

ESPO awarded a contract to apetito Limited, BFS Group Ltd T/A Bidfood, and NH Case Ltd for the supply of frozen ready meal solutions, including single portion main meals and desserts, multi-portion meal components, main and side dishes, desserts, and sweet and savoury sauces.

The framework agreement, valued at approximately AUD 20,000,000, covers Lot 1 (Single Portion Ready Meals) and Lot 2 (Multi-Portion Meal Components) and includes an option to extend for up to a further 24 months.

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