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One or more suppliers on this contract have also made political donations. See supplier details below.
The Association of the North East Councils Trading as North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) seeks to establish a Framework Contract for the supply and distribution of Food & General Provisions to Schools and other Public-Sector Catering establishments, including products for event catering.
Additional information: In accordance with regulation 72 (1)(C) of PCR2015 NEPO have made the decision to extend the arrangement from the existing end date of 31/12/2023 to 30/6/2026 due to the unprecedented volatility and uncertainty in the market, and the ambiguous operating environment.
| Supplier | Identifier | Award Value | Cross-References |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESTWAY WHOLESALE LIMITED | 01207120 | ~£528,000,000 estimated from lot values | DONOR£1.36M across 59 donations To: Conservative and Unionist Party, Mr Brandon Lewis MP, The Rt Hon Dominic Grieve QC MP +4 more MP LINK |
| Hopwells Limited | 01404481 | ~£528,000,000 estimated from lot values | - |
| J Freeman and Sons T/A Freeman Catering Butchers | 04285214 | ~£528,000,000 estimated from lot values | - |
| J.R. Holland (Food Services) Limited | 03031294 | ~£480,000,000 estimated from lot values | - |
| TOTAL PRODUCE LIMITED | 05953208 | £48,000,000 | - |
Government spending data: These suppliers have received £48,867 in 15 payments (over £25k) from Department for Transport, Northumbria Police (2013-06-21 to 2025-04-08).