Supply of Groceries and Frozen Food to Manchester Central and Town Hall Complex
Manchester City Council · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Groceries and Frozen Food to Manchester Central and Town Hall Complex
Awarded 01 Feb 2019
Awarded01 Feb 2019
Value£315,000.00
SupplierBidfood Ltd
AgencyManchester City Council
RegionNorth West
CategoryFood & Beverage
Ended 5y 9mo ago2y term
Awarded 1 Feb 2019Expired 31 Jan 2021
About
Manchester City Council awarded a contract to Bidfood Ltd for the supply of groceries and frozen food products to Manchester Central Convention Complex and the Manchester Town Hall Complex.
The contract, valued at approximately £315,000, covers a two-year period with an anticipated start date of January 2019.
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