Planning

Frozen Food

METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY

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Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 07:39

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Metropolitan Borough of Bury is planning a procurement process for the delivery of frozen food to its schools and internal services, with an estimated contract value of £550,000. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, under a selective procedure with the possibility of awarding contracts through a framework agreement. The planned contract period is from 1st April 2027 to 3rd September 2029, with an extension clause that could extend it to 3rd September 2031. Key classifications for this procurement fall under the category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, with delivery expected within the UKD36 region. Businesses interested in participating should reach out to the corporate procurement team at Bury via corporateprocurement@bury.gov.uk.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the food industry, particularly those specialising in frozen food products. The procurement method favouring small and medium enterprises indicates that this tender could be well-suited for companies looking to expand their supply chain operations. Competitive suppliers who can deliver efficient logistical solutions and maintain high standards of quality stand to benefit from substantial business growth over the potential four-year duration of the contract, including its extension options. Being part of a framework agreement may also provide ongoing opportunities for engagement with the buyer beyond the initial contract period. Businesses keen to explore this opportunity should consider how their offerings align with the buyer’s requirements and the geographical delivery scope.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Frozen Food

Notice Description

Delivering Frozen food to Bury Councils School food provision and internal services Estimated value of PS550,000 British Pounds. The tender process may not run to time. Route to market may change. There is an extension clause, which the council may trigger, therefore re-tender may not occur Contract length and extensions may change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067b56
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030650-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£550,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 3 Sep 2029 2-3 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
METROPOLITAN BOROUGH OF BURY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BURY
Postcode
BL9 0SW
Post Town
Bolton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD37 Greater Manchester North East
Delivery Location
TLD36 Greater Manchester North West
Local Authority
Bury
Electoral Ward
Bury East
Westminster Constituency
Bury North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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