Care home supplier Blueleaf Care aims to improve services in the north of England with a new distribution hub and service delivery centre.

The West Yorkshire facility combines more than 43,000sq ft of warehousing and office space, and will serve as the base for the northern account management and customer services team. Blueleaf aims  to accelerate delivery times, shorten supply chains, and reduce delivery miles to support a more sustainable business.  

The hub, known as Latitude, has created up to 25 new jobs. It will enable Blueleaf to store and deliver a wide range of products including bedding and linen, furniture, care equipment, catering, cleaning materials, infection control and personal protection.

Peter Jarrett, Blueleaf director of operations, said: “Opening such a significant facility in the north to add to our existing distribution centre and headquarters in the south gives us true nationwide capability with consistent levels of service and delivery.”

He added: “It means we will not only serve our existing customers better, but can also provide services to new customers who may previously have been concerned about delivery times, or conscious of managing their carbon footprint. It’s also further evidence of our commitment to partnerships, and working more closely with our clients, in this case quite literally by being on their doorstep.” 

The new facility offers a best-in-class ESG specification, with solar panels, low energy lighting, and electric vehicle charging for small and large vehicles