98_26 Heavy and Light Catering Equipment - Supply, Maintenance and Kitchen Design

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    "name": "Leicestershire County Council, trading as ESPO"
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  "date": "2025-10-20T13:44:40+01:00",
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        "buyerCategories": "As a Centralised procurement authority as defined in the Procurement Act 2023, the Framework is open for use by Public Bodies (defined at https://www.espo.org/amfile/file/download/file/9608/) that also fall into one of the following classifications of user throughout all administrative regions of the UK: Local Authorities; Educational Establishments (including Academies); Central Government Departments and Agencies; Police, Fire \u0026 Rescue and Coastguard Emergency Services; NHS and HSC Bodies, including Ambulance Services; Registered Charities; Registered Social Landlords; The Corporate Office of the House of Lords, The Corporate Officer of the House of Commons; or any public body established by or under the Scotland Act 1998 or any Act of the Scottish Parliament. Details on general classification of end user establishments and geographical areas are available at: https://www.espo.org/legal.",
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    "tenderPeriod": {
      "endDate": "2025-11-21T12:00:00Z"
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    "title": "98_26 Heavy and Light Catering Equipment - Supply, Maintenance and Kitchen Design",
    "value": {
      "amountGross": 54000000,
      "currency": "GBP"
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