Your recommendation

Grocery, fresh, chilled and frozen foods

We think you should use the Eastern Shires Purchasing Organisation (ESPO) framework.

What it offers

This framework offers schools a simple and competitive route to buy goods for their in-house catering service. It features suppliers who can supply and deliver a wide range of food items including grocery provisions, chilled and frozen foods, fresh meat, fruit and vegetables.

Benefits

  • market leading suppliers ranging from SMEs to large national distributors
  • offers customers the option to consolidate their fresh and frozen food deliveries
  • all framework suppliers stock extensive ranges including brand names and vegetarian, vegan, gluten free, nut free, lactose free and halal options

All frameworks also offer:

  • compliance with the relevant procurement regulations
  • suppliers pre-checked by the approved framework provider
  • pre-agreed terms and conditions
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