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The supply of fresh fruit and vegetables across LTS hospitality services and schools

Leicestershire County Council

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Leicestershire County Council

Buyer Address: County Hall, Leicester, UKF22, LE38RA, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Manjit Bath

Contact Email: manjit.bath@leics.gov.uk

Status
complete
Procedure
limited
Value
300000.0 GBP
Published
18 Dec 2025, 14:15
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Doles Food Services
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

Supply of fresh fruit and vegetables across LTS hospitality services and schools

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: Direct award via the ESPO framework for the supply of fresh fruit and vegetables across LTS hospitality services and schools

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: No

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