Supply of General Groceries and Frozen Food to Solihull and Coventry Councils
SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of General Groceries and Frozen Food to Solihull and Coventry Councils
Awarded 21 Jul 2021
Awarded21 Jul 2021
Value£10,876,018.00
SupplierBRAKE BROS LIMITED
RegionWest Midlands
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 1y 4mo ago4y term
Awarded 21 July 2021Expired 20 July 2025
About
Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council awarded a contract to Brake Bros Limited for the supply of general groceries and frozen foods to Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council (SMBC) and Coventry City Council (CCC).
Goods are delivered to agreed delivery locations against orders placed by both councils as and when required.
The products are used in the preparation of school meals for children or school staff, or food production by other catering functions within both councils for staff or customer meals.
The contract value is £10,876,018.
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Supply of General Groceries and Frozen Food to Solihull and Coventry Councils
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