Groceries and Provisions

The framework agreement is for supply and distribution of Groceries & Provisions. A preferred supplier will be awarded all business let under this framework, and this will be the supplier who scores the highest combined quality and price score. The Contracting Authority will also seek to select a second and third placed supplier these will be the suppliers who scores the second and third highest combined price and quality score. The preferred supplier will be awarded all business tendered for unless they are unable to meet the framework user’s requirement in these instances such business will be offered to the second placed supplier. The same process will apply for the third placed supplier if the second placed supplier is unable to meet the framework user’s requirements (The maximum number of suppliers on this framework will be 3 suppliers) There are two suppliers who have been awarded as preferred supplier and second placed preferred supplier on this framework. A summary of the supplier’s awarded are detailed below.