Frozen, Chilled & Ambient Food Supply - Y17042

The main purpose of this Framework is to provide reasonably priced, quality, multi temperature catering and grocery provisions.

The Framework is one lot and covers; - Chilled, frozen and ambient - Fresh fruit and vegetables - Fresh and frozen meat and meat products - Milk and morning goods

The Framework will be categorised by geographical region in order to include local Suppliers. Suppliers are invited to bid for as many of the regions as they wish. The requirement will include the need for healthier and more sustainable sourcing of food in line with Government recommendations and standards.

Additional information: All public bodies will have access to this Agreement but may only do so with the agreement of the Contracting Authority. Those organisations who may wish to access this Agreement will be members, affiliates and associates of the CBC Group, Local Government Authorities, the Police Service, the Fire Service, the NHS & NHS Trusts, Housing Associations, third sector organisations, academic centres (including Academies and Free Schools), publicly funded organisations and publicly owned private companies, operating within the geographic boundaries of the United Kingdom, Channel Islands and Northern Ireland. The Agreement will also be open for use by all other local authorities and public sector bodies. Full details of the classification of potential Contracting Bodies and End User's geographical areas and organisation classifications are detailed within the Invitation to Tender

  This opportunity will be completed via ProContract, a site run by Due North, the electronic tendering suite of the Kent Business Portal.

If you have difficulty in locating this opportunity following download please go to www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/procontract/supplier.nsf and login using your supplied username and appropriate password.

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If, at any time, you experience difficulty accessing ProContract please contact Due North on E-Mail: [email protected] or Telephone: 01670 597136 (08.30 : 17.30)

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