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Purchasing policy and supplier requirements

Levy operates a tendering process for all of the key categories and has
awarded business for a number of years’ duration to successful suppliers.
Irishness, Quality, Sustainability, Service and Price are all part of the
decision criteria.

The company will look for references from other venues and may arrange
on-site audits. Suppliers should note that they bear the cost of these
audits. Food safety and sustainability are high on the company’s agenda.

Suppliers can deal with each location, but purchasing is generally
centralised via the main office in CityWest Business Campus, Dublin 24.

Goods are delivered 7 days a week and the ordering process is done via
Procure Wizard email and phone.

Suppliers must be fully compliant with legal labelling, sustainability and
packaging requirements.

Distribution providers

The company prefers the majority of producers to supply directly. In
addition, Musgraves, La Rousse, Keelings and Caterway distribute specified
products.

Advice to new suppliers

Levy places strong emphasis on initial supplier contact and requests that
emails, leaflets, etc. be of a professional standard, as this initial contact
very often determines whether or not they proceed with a producer.
Preferred method of contact is through email or phone. The company
encourages Irish producers to examine the company’s menus to see where
imported products could be substituted.

The company also emphasises the importance of producers attending
venues like The Convention Centre Dublin, Leopardstown Racecourse
and Aviva Stadium so that they gain a full understanding of the on-site
food requirements. Advance research of the company’s full operation is
essential for producers that wish to succeed.

Other information

The company has dried, chilled and frozen storage facilities.

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