Tender

Supply of Frozen Ambient and Chilled Food

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

16 Mar 2026 at 11:42

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 08:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Anchor Hanover Group, identified as a sub-central government public authority based in Bradford, United Kingdom, is planning the procurement of frozen ambient and chilled food. This tender relates to the provision of food and beverages for approximately 140 commercial kitchens offering daily fresh meals, catering to diverse dietary requirements. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, has an estimated value of £56,000,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st April 2027 and potentially extend until 31st March 2034. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 1st May 2026 for further engagement details.

The planned tender for supplying food products presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage sector. Companies that specialise in diverse dietary needs, including vegan, gluten-free, and halal offerings, will find this opportunity particularly relevant. With an extensive delivery footprint across various UK regions, and a substantial contract value, this tender appeals to SMEs and VCSEs motivated to scale their operations and increase market reach. Establishments capable of consistent weekly deliveries and meeting varied consumer needs will be well-positioned to compete through Anchor Hanover Group's e-procurement portal.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Frozen Ambient and Chilled Food

Notice Description

As England's largest provider of specialist housing and care for those in later life, we manage 54,000 homes for both rent and sale to those aged 55 and over. This opportunity will provide a service to: Approximately 140 commercial kitchens offering fresh meals to residents daily. All delivered once a week Catering to a number of dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, halal and kosher. Top product lines including but not limited to: Butter Double Cream Fruit Juices Tuna Tin Tomatoes Frozen Fish Please follow the link below to see our open opportunities and register your company on our e-procurement portal - https://anchor.my.site.com/s/Welcome

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-051680
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023423-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£46,600,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Additional Buyers

MISSING

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 2ST
Post Town
Bradford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE41 Bradford
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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