The Supply and Delivery of Food and Drink Products to Lancashire County Council
A Contract Award Notice
by LANCASHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
- Source
- Find a Tender
- Type
- Framework (Supply)
- Duration
- 4 year (est.)
- Value
- £50M
- Sector
- MISCELLANEOUS
- Published
- 22 Aug 2025
- Delivery
- To 01 Aug 2029 (est.)
- Deadline
- n/a
Concepts
Location
Preston
3 buyers
- Lancashire County Council Preston
5 suppliers
- Dunsters Farm Bury
- Unnamed None
- Trevors Warehouses Fleetwood
- Sysco Ashford
- Morris Quality Bakers Chorley
Description
Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in this ITT to secure a multi-lotted supplier framework for the supply of food and drink products, including fresh provisions fresh meat, groceries, frozen food products, fresh baked products and soft drinks/snacks. The Framework is separated into twenty-three (23) lots and the requirements are as follows. The required goods for Lots 1 to 21 are to be supplied and delivered into the Authority's appointed distributor, Ralph Livesey Ltd whose distribution hub addresses are: Fresh Food Distribution Hub, Unit 72B, Roman Way, Off Longridge Road, Preston, PR2 5BE And Unit 7 Green Acre Park Howard Street Bolton BL1 8HN Deliveries of the products supplied by the successful supplier(s) for Lots 1 to 21 will then be made by the Distributor to over 500 units county-wide. The majority of these units are educational establishments (Primary and High Schools / Colleges) but to also the Authority's Residential Care Sites. Lots 22 and 23 are to be supplied and directly delivered to the Authority's customers. Lot 22 is for the supply and delivery of fresh bread, morning goods and sweet baked products to approximately 500 units including schools, colleges and residential care homes. Lot 23 is for the the supply and delivery of soft drinks, crisps and confectionery products to over 70 units, including high schools, care homes and Authority corporate sites. The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
Lot Division
1 | Fresh Cheese Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of fresh cheese products into the county council's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the council having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £809,000 to £970,800 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£3,236,000 to £3,883,200 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £161,800 per annum (£647,200 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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2 | Fresh Milk Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of fresh milk products into the county council's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £457,000 to £548,400 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£1,828,000 to £2,193,600 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £91,400 per annum (£365,600 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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3 | Free Range Eggs Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of free range eggs into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £199,000 to £238,800 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£796,000 to £955,200 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £39,800 per annum (£159,200 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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4 | Yoghurt Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of fresh yoghurt products into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £108,000 to £129,600 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£432,000 to £518,400 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £21,600 per annum (£86,400 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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5 | Cooked Meats Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of fresh cooked meat products into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £670,000 to £804,000 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£2,680,000 to £3,216,000 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £134,000 per annum (£536,000 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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6 | Sandwich Fillings Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of fresh sandwich fillings into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £7,000 to £8,400 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£28,000 to £33,600 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £1,400 per annum (£5,600 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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7 | Cooking Oils & Bulk Margarine Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of cooking oils and bulk margarine into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £205,000 to £246,000 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£820,000 to £984,000 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £41,000 per annum (£164,000 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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8 | Fresh Non-Halal Meat Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of fresh meat products into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £552,000 to £662,400 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£2,208,000 to £2,649,600 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £110,400 per annum (£441,600 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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9 | Tinned Tuna Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of tinned tuna products into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £148,000 to £177,600 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£592,000 to £710,400 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £29,600 per annum (£118,400 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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10 | Tinned Beans Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of tinned beans (including baked beans) into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £187,000 to £224,400 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£748,000 to £897,600 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £37,400 per annum (£149,600 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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11 | Chopped Tomatoes, Tomato Based Sauces and Purees Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of tinned tomatoes, tomato based sauces, ketchups and tomato purees into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £383,000 to £459,600 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£1,532,000 to £1,838,400 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £76,600 per annum (£306,400 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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12 | Pasta, Rice, Flour and Baking Mixes Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of pasta, rice, flour and baking mixes into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £481,000 to £577,200 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£1,924,000 to £2,308,800 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £96,200 per annum (£384,800 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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13 | Butter, Spreads & Margarine Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of butter, spreads and margarine into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £76,000 to £91,200 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£304,000 to £364,800 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £15,200 per annum (£60,800 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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14 | Sugar and Golden Syrup Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of sugar and golden syrup products into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £143,000 to £171,600 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£572,000 to £686,400 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £28,600 per annum (£114,400 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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15 | Water and Juices Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of water and juices into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £31,000 to £37,200 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£124,000 to £148,800 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £6,200 per annum (£24,800 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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16 | Gravy and Cooking Stock Products Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of gravy mixes and cooking stocks into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £59,000 to £70,800 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£236,000 to £283,200 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £11,800 per annum (£47,200 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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17 | Jelly Crystals Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of jelly crystal products into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £113,000 to £135,600 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£452,000 to £542,400 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £22,600 per annum (£90,400 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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18 | Groceries (Miscellaneous) Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of miscellaneous grocery products and some additional non-food kitchen products into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £790,000 to £948,800 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£3,160,000 to £3,792,200 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £158,000 per annum (£632,000 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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19 | Frozen Vegetable, Frozen Chips and Frozen Potato Products Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of frozen, vegetable / potato products and frozen chips into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £358,000 to £429,600 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£1,432,000 to £1,718,400 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £71,600 per annum (£286,400 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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20 | Frozen Fish Products Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of frozen fish products into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £419,000 to £502,800 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£1,676,000 to £2,011,200 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £83,800 per annum (£335,200 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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21 | Frozen Food Miscellaneous Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply of miscellaneous frozen food products into the Authority's appointed distributor. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £1,200,000 to £1,440,000 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£4,800,000 to £5,760,000 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £240,000 per annum (£960,000 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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22 | Fresh Bread and Fresh Baked Products Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply and direct delivery of fresh bread, morning goods and sweet baked products to approximately 500 units including schools, colleges, and residential care homes, across Lancashire. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £1,040,000 to £1,248,000 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£4,160,000 to £4,992,000 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £208,000 per annum (£832,000 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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23 | Soft Drinks, Crisps and Confectionery Lancashire County Council is inviting tenders on the terms set out in the ITT to secure a single supplier framework for the supply and direct delivery of soft drinks, crisps and confectionery products to approximately 60 units including high schools, colleges, residential care homes and Authority corporate sites, across Lancashire. The duration of the framework agreement will be for an initial period of 2 years, with the Authority having the option to extend for any given period up to maximum of a further 24 months. The framework is estimated to be between £555,000 to £666,000 per annum for Lancashire County Council Spend (£2,220,000 to £2,664,000 over 4 years). The value of participation by the wider public sector for the maximum 4 years is estimated to be between £0 to £111,000 per annum (£444,000 maximum over 4 years) - Please see section VI.3) - additional Information for further details regarding wider public sector participation. Tenderers should note, the value of the whole framework may fluctuate, and annual/total value is not guaranteed. Award Criteria
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Award Detail
1 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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2 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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3 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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4 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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5 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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6 | Unnamed (None)
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7 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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8 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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9 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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10 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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11 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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12 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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13 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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14 | Trevors Warehouses (Fleetwood)
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15 | Trevors Warehouses (Fleetwood)
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16 | Trevors Warehouses (Fleetwood)
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17 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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18 | Sysco (Ashford)
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19 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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20 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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21 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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22 | Morris Quality Bakers (Chorley)
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23 | Dunsters Farm (Bury)
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Renewal Options
The initial Framework term is 2 years, the Authority may in its absolute discretion, exercise the option to extend the term by any number of defined periods, so long as the maximum duration of the framework agreement does not exceed 4 years.
CPV Codes
- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 15540000 - Cheese products
- 15511000 - Milk
- 03142500 - Eggs
- 15551300 - Yoghurt
- 15110000 - Meat
- 15894600 - Sandwich fillings
- 15411200 - Cooking oil
- 15241400 - Canned tuna
- 03221210 - Beans
- 15331423 - Canned tomatoes
- 15893000 - Dry goods
- 15530000 - Butter
- 15830000 - Sugar and related products
- 15982000 - Soft drinks
- 15893300 - Gravy mixes
- 15893200 - Dessert mixes
- 15331170 - Frozen vegetables
- 15229000 - Frozen fish products
- 15810000 - Bread products, fresh pastry goods and cakes
Indicators
- Options are available.
- Award on basis of price.
Other Information
Lancashire County Council wishes to establish this framework (where the successful tenderer's capacity and capability permits) accessible for use by other public sector bodies (all stated lots) including: • Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council, • Blackpool Borough Council, • Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council, • Bury Metropolitan Borough Council, • Cheshire East County Council, • Cheshire West and Chester Council, • Halton Borough Council, • Knowsley Metropolitan Council, • Lancaster City Council, • Manchester City Council, • Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council, • Rochdale Metropolitan Borough Council, • Salford City Council, • Sefton Council, • St Helens Council, • Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council, • Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, • Trafford Metropolitan Borough Council, • West Lancashire Borough Council, • Wigan Metropolitan Borough Council, • Police and Crime Commissioner for Lancashire • Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service.
Reference
- FTS 050931-2025