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83_25 Supply of Ambient, Chilled, Frozen Foods and Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Salads

Awarded to A.F.BLAKEMORE AND SON LIMITED (t/a Blakemore Foodservice), A.G. AXTON AND SONS (WHOLESALE) LIMITED, ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED +24 more

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Published
Published 4 October 2024
Deadline
Closed 27 March 2025

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Overview

ESPO has awarded a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply and delivery of ambient, chilled, frozen foods, and fresh fruit, vegetables, and salads across four lots, with an estimated total value of £400 million including the option to extend for up to 24 months. Twenty-seven suppliers were awarded, including Blakemore Foodservice, Bidfood, Sysco GB, and others, all required to maintain food safety accreditation throughout the framework period. The framework is available for use by UK public bodies including local authorities, educational establishments, NHS bodies, emergency services, and registered charities.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£400,000,000
Procedure
Open
SME suitable
Yes
Published
4 October 2024
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Award outcome

Awarded value
£400,000,000
Award date
17 July 2025
Contract period
31 July 2025 → 31 July 2027
Winners
  • A.F.BLAKEMORE AND SON LIMITED (t/a Blakemore Foodservice)
  • A.G. AXTON AND SONS (WHOLESALE) LIMITED
  • ARTHUR DAVID (FOOD WITH SERVICE) LIMITED
  • BESTWAY WHOLESALE LIMITED
  • BFS GROUP LIMITED (t/a Bidfood)
  • BROOK STREET FOODSERVICE LIMITED
  • CASTELL HOWELL FOODS LIMITED
  • COLLINS FRESH PRODUCE LTD
  • CREED FOODSERVICE LIMITED
  • CROWNDALE FOOD SERVICES LIMITED
  • FIELD SUPPLIES (ETWALL) LIMITED
  • FRESH CONNECT LIMITED
  • H.N.NUTTALL LIMITED
  • HALLAM COUNTRY FRESH FOODS LIMITED (t/a Country Fresh Foods)
  • HARLECH FOODSERVICE LIMITED
  • HUNT'S FOOD GROUP LTD
  • JOLLOFE LTD
  • N.H. CASE LIMITED
  • NCB FOODSERVICE LIMITED
  • REDBRIDGE PRODUCE AND FLOWERS LIMITED (t/a Dole Foodservice)
  • SAVONA FOODSERVICE LTD
  • START FRESH LIMITED
  • SYSCO GB LIMITED (previously BRAKE BROS LIMITED)
  • THOMAS RIDLEY AND SON LIMITED (t/a Thomas Ridley Foodservice)
  • TREVORS WAREHOUSES LIMITED (t/a Trevors Foodservice)
  • TURNER AND PRICE LIMITED (t/a Turner Price)
  • YEARSLEY FOOD LIMITED

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Notice history

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  1. Contract Award Notice

    23 July 2025

  2. Contract Notice

    29 January 2025

  3. Prior Information Notice

    24 January 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    4 October 2024

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