Lancashire County Council · Awarded contract

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Supply of Grocery, Soft Drinks, and Frozen Food Products to Lancashire County Council

Awarded 31 Aug 2021

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Awarded31 Aug 2021

Value£19,640,000.00

SupplierBrake Bros Ltd,Dunsters Farm Limited,Ralph Livesey Ltd

AgencyLancashire County Council

RegionNorth West

CategoryFood & Beverage

Ended 1y 2mo ago4y term

Awarded 31 Aug 2021Expired 30 Aug 2025

About

Lancashire County Council awarded a contract to Brake Bros Ltd, Dunsters Farm Limited, and Ralph Livesey Ltd for the supply of grocery, soft drinks, and frozen food products.

The multi-lotted framework agreement covers ten lots including bread mixes, tinned tuna, baked beans, chopped tomatoes, butter and cooking spreads, frozen white fish, frozen potato and vegetable products, soft drinks and confectionery, groceries and non-food kitchen appliances, and frozen food products.

Deliveries are made to the council's appointed distributor, Ralph Livesey Limited, for onward distribution to over 500 units county-wide, primarily educational establishments.

The framework has an initial term of 2 years with an option to extend up to a further 24 months.

The contract value is £19,640,000.

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