Planning

Ambient, Chilled & Frozen Foods to FM Catering Services

CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Planning

07 May 2026 at 09:23

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council is planning a procurement process for the supply of ambient, chilled, and frozen foods to FM Catering Services. This initiative falls under the goods industry category, specifically targeting miscellaneous food products and catering services. The planned procurement is in the initial stage as of 7th May 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2027, concluding on 1st April 2030, across the region of Bradford in the United Kingdom. A future notice regarding this tender is expected to be published by 3rd October 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses in the food supply and catering industries, particularly those capable of providing a wide range of food products. Companies with expertise in logistics and catering services would be well-suited to compete in this tender. Engaging in this procurement process could facilitate business growth by enhancing market presence and securing long-term contracts with a public authority, promoting stability and potential expansion in the public sector. Businesses that excel in quality, reliability, and competitive pricing will find this opportunity particularly attractive.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ambient, Chilled & Frozen Foods to FM Catering Services

Notice Description

Supply of Ambient, Chilled & Frozen Foods to FM Catering Services & Other Catering Services

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069302
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041772-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

CPV Codes

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

55500000 - Canteen and catering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 1 Apr 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
CITY OF BRADFORD METROPOLITAN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRADFORD
Postcode
BD1 1HX
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
TLE41 Bradford
Local Authority
Bradford
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Bradford West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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