Supply of Personal Protective Equipment to Public Sector Prisons in England and Wales
MINISTRY OF JUSTICE · Awarded contract
AwardedSupply of Personal Protective Equipment to Public Sector Prisons in England and Wales
Awarded 31 Mar 2016
Awarded31 Mar 2016
Value£2,400,000.00
SupplierArco Ltd
AgencyMINISTRY OF JUSTICE
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryPublic Safety & Security
Ended 7y 7mo ago2y 12mo term
Awarded 31 Mar 2016Expired 31 Mar 2019
About
The Ministry of Justice awarded a contract to Arco Ltd for the supply of personal protective equipment to all public sector prisons across England and Wales.
The contract, valued at £2,400,000, was awarded following a call-off competition from a Crown Commercial Services framework agreement.
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