Supply of Meal Concepts and Hot Food-to-Go under ESPO Framework 449_18
Espo · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Meal Concepts and Hot Food-to-Go under ESPO Framework 449_18
Awarded 01 Jan 2018
Ended 6y 10mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 1 Jan 2018Expired 31 Dec 2019
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ESPO awarded a contract to Pasta King UK Limited, Smartfood UK Limited, TUGO FOOD SYSTEMS LIMITED, Chicken Joes Ltd trading as Love Joes, and Theo's Food Company Ltd for the supply of complete meal concepts and hot food-to-go items.
The framework covers three lots: Lot 1 for pasta, rice, and noodle-based meals with meat-based and vegetarian sauces; Lot 2 for bread and wrap-based concepts with sauces, dressings, and marinated chicken; and Lot 3 for pizza kits including ready-to-bake bases, sauce, cheese, and toppings.
The framework agreement has an option to extend for up to 24 months, and the total estimated value of £12,000,000 includes the option period.
As a Central Purchasing Body, ESPO made the framework available to UK public bodies, including local authorities, educational establishments, central government departments, emergency services, NHS bodies, charities, and registered social landlords.
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Supply of Meal Concepts and Hot Food-to-Go under ESPO Framework 449_18
Won by Pasta King UK Limited,Smartfood UK Limited,TUGO FOOD SYSTEMS LIMITED,Chicken Joes Ltd trading as Love Joes,Theo's Food Company Ltd · Espo
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