Planning

PROVISION OF FRESH & COOKED MEAT TO AGMA (ASSOCIATION OF GREATER MANCHESTER AUTHORITIES)

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Planning

16 Dec 2025 at 12:07

UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The planned procurement process initiated by Trafford Council involves the provision of fresh and cooked meats for various establishments under the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA). The contract includes the supply and delivery of standard and halal meat products to school kitchens, care homes, and other civic establishments. Interested suppliers must cater to Trafford, Warrington, and Salford Councils collectively, offering significant procurement opportunities. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with the tender expected to go live on 5th January 2026. Key deadlines include an enquiry period closing on 19th January 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 30th January 2026. The anticipated contract start date is 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2029, with a possible extension until 2031.

This open procedure tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses in the meat supply industry, specifically those able to offer both standard and halal options. It is suited to suppliers with the capacity to deliver large volumes to multiple locations, particularly small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The contract, valued at £6,534,000 inclusive of VAT, focuses on competitive pricing (55%) and quality (45%), providing an attractive opportunity for well-established suppliers keen to expand in the regional market. Registering on The-Chest portal by the notice date will be crucial for interested businesses to download tender documents and participate in this lucrative procurement process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF FRESH & COOKED MEAT TO AGMA (ASSOCIATION OF GREATER MANCHESTER AUTHORITIES)

Notice Description

AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities), invites tenders for the establishment of a contract for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Meat, including Halal, Cooked Meats and Bacon on behalf of Council school kitchens, catering departments, care homes, social care establishments and any other associated civic or council buildings, as required. Please note companies can only bid for all three Councils as one contract. Companies CANNOT be selective as to which Council they supply. It is all three Councils or nothing. (Trafford, Warrington & Salford) Companies may submit a tender for either or both "standard" and halal meat. Please note that deliveries to schools will only be required during term times only (with the exception of pre / post-holiday periods when additional deliveries may be required). Providers are invited to go to www.The-Chest.org.uk register on The-Chest portal, locate reference DN800729 download the tender documents once this goes live on the 5th January 2026

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for an initial term of 36 months ("Contract Period"). The Council may extend following the Contract Period for a further period of 24 months (the "Extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f696
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083302-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£5,445,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£5,445,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20251 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
5 Jan 20261 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 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
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
luisa.venturi-watkins@star-procurement.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Further Information

Notice Documents

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