Planning

Supply of Food Service- Frozen, Ambient, Chilled and Fresh

ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP

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Planning

16 Mar 2026 at 17:37

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, undertaken by Anchor Hanover Group, involves the supply of frozen, ambient, chilled, and fresh food services for approximately 140 care homes and retirement villages across the United Kingdom. Classified under the industry category of "Food, beverages, tobacco and related products," this tender covers locations including regions from UKC to UKK. The process is currently at the planning stage, and preliminary market engagement sessions are scheduled between 28th April and 1st May 2026 with a deadline for engagement participation on 24th April 2026. This initiative seeks input on supplier capabilities and innovations, and all proposals must be delivered within a 60-mile radius of the delivery postcode to accommodate varied dietary requirements.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply sector, particularly those experienced in providing diverse and specialised dietary options such as vegan, kosher, and halal foods. Smaller enterprises and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (SMEs and VCSEs) are encouraged to compete due to the suitability considerations. The contract, valued at roughly £105 million gross over an initial period from April 2027 to March 2030, with potential renewals extending to 2034, will require suppliers who can manage logistics effectively to ensure weekly deliveries across multiple sites. Businesses capable of innovative pricing and operational strategies will find extensive prospects for growth in collaboration with one of the UK's substantiated public authorities focused on care and housing services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Food Service- Frozen, Ambient, Chilled and Fresh

Notice Description

Supply of Frozen, Ambient and Chilled. Fresh Meat, Dairy, Bakery, Frozen Fish and Fresh Produce to all Care homes and Villages. 1. Approximately 140 commercial kitchens offering fresh meals to residents daily. 2. All delivered at least once a week- some locations twice a week., 3. All sourced within 60-mile radius of the delivery postcode 4. Catering to several dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, halal and kosher. Top product lines including but not limited to: * Milk * Bread * Bananas * Potatoes * Chicken Fillets * Butter * Double Cream * Fruit Juices * Tuna * Tin Tomatoes * Frozen Fish

Planning Information

1.1.1 This Preliminary Market Engagement (PME) Pack is issued by Anchor Hanover Group (AHG) to gather insights from the market prior to procuring national food ingredients. The purpose is to understand supplier capability, risks, innovations, pricing approaches, and operational expectations. 1.1.2 Anchor manages a national care and housing portfolio, within which around 140 sites are included in scope for this project. These consist of: i. Care Homes ii. Retirement Villages iii. Independent Living Locations The sessions will be run between the 28th of April and 1st May on Microsoft Teams. In order to take part, please email facilities.procurement@anchor.org.uk and we will issue you a pack to complete, in order to facilitate the meeting. Any further questions please email facilities.procurement@anchor.org.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b91
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023759-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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
£87,500,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Aug 20265 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
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP
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, 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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