Tender

Supply of Fresh Meat, Dairy, Bakery, Frozen Fish and Fresh Produce

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

16 Mar 2026 at 11:45

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Planning

19 May 2025 at 09:04

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Supply of Fresh Meat, Dairy, Bakery, Frozen Fish and Fresh Produce" is spearheaded by Anchor Hanover Group, a public authority under sub-central government classification, located in Bradford, United Kingdom. Currently, this tender is in the planning stage, aiming to serve over 5000 residents across more than 120 care homes by offering fresh meals sourced within a 60-mile radius. The tender is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and run until 31st March 2030, with potential extensions up to 2034. The industry category is classified under "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products," and covers several regions across England, including UKC, UKD, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKJ, UKK, UKE, and UKI, with a substantial procurement value of £35,000,000 (gross £42,000,000). Interested parties should mark 1st May 2026 as a future notice date for communication regarding the opportunity.

This procurement opportunity presents significant commercial potential for suppliers in the food industry, particularly those that can offer a variety of dietary products such as vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten-free, halal, and kosher foods, all delivered at least twice a week. Businesses that are small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable for this tender. Companies equipped to cater to several care homes and manage sizable commercial kitchens will find this a lucrative opportunity to expand their services, catering to the specialised dietary needs of Anchor Hanover Group's residents, while gaining comprehensive exposure and operational expansion in various regions throughout the UK.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Fresh Meat, Dairy, Bakery, Frozen Fish and Fresh Produce

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: * Including more than 120 care homes * Serving more than 5000 residents * Operating in more than 85% of local councils in England. * Approximately 150 commercial kitchens offering fresh meals to residents daily. * All delivered at least twice a week * All fresh food products sourced within 60 mile radius of the delivery postcode * Catering to a number of dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, halal and kosher Top product lines including but not limited to: * Milk * Bread * Bananas * Potatoes * Chicken Fillet 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-051683
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023426-2026
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
£35,000,000 £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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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, 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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