Planning

Supply of Frozen Ambient and Chilled Food

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

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Planning

19 May 2025 at 08:54

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Anchor Hanover Group, a sub-central government public authority based in Bradford, has initiated a planned procurement process for the supply of frozen, ambient, and chilled food. This procurement falls under the "Food, beverages, tobacco, and related products" category and covers multiple regions within the United Kingdom, including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, UKK, UKE, and UKI. The procurement stage is currently in planning with future communication expected by 1st May 2026. The contract period is scheduled from 1st April 2027 to 31st March 2030, with the potential for renewal extending up to 31st March 2034. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register on Anchor’s e-procurement portal to access ongoing opportunities.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers within the food industry, particularly those capable of catering to various dietary requirements such as vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, halal, and kosher. The estimated contract value is GBP 56,000,000, providing substantial opportunities for both SMEs and VCSEs. Businesses that can consistently supply high-demand items like butter, double cream, fruit juices, tinned tuna, and frozen fish to approximately 140 commercial kitchens will find this tender especially appealing. Engaging in such a procurement process can enhance visibility and credibility in the market while contributing to long-term business stability and growth.

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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/022462-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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
19 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 May 20263 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
facilities.procurement@anchor.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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