---
title: "Supply of Frozen Ambient and Chilled Food"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05167f"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP"
published: "2025-05-19"
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# Supply of Frozen Ambient and Chilled Food

Buyer: ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05167f

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## Summary

The Anchor Hanover Group, a public authority operating under sub-central government, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Supply of Frozen Ambient and Chilled Food". The procurement focuses on the industry category of food, beverages, tobacco, and related products, with delivery planned across multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKF, and others. As England's largest provider of specialist housing and care for the elderly, Anchor Hanover intends to service approximately 140 commercial kitchens, catering to varied dietary needs with weekly deliveries. The planned contract period spans from April 1, 2027, to March 31, 2030, with a potential extension to March 31, 2034. The procurement's total value is estimated at GBP 56,000,000 gross, and the future notice for this tender is expected by May 1, 2026.

This upcoming tender presents considerable growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in the supply of food products. It is particularly suited for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) due to its suitability criteria. Companies with capabilities to manage diverse dietary requirements and provide efficient logistics across the specified regions will find a competitive edge. Involvement in this contract with the Anchor Hanover Group not only offers substantial business growth potential but also a chance to build a reputation as a supplier to a leading organisation in community care services.

## Notice

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: Approximately 140 commercial kitchens offering fresh meals to residents daily. All delivered once a week Catering to a number of dietary requirements including vegan, vegetarian, pescatarian, gluten free, halal and kosher. Top product lines including but not limited to: Butter Double Cream Fruit Juices Tuna Tin Tomatoes Frozen Fish 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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022460-2025 |
| Notice type | UK1 - Pipeline Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP |
| Locality | BRADFORD |
| Post town | Bradford |
| Postcode | BD1 2ST |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE41 Bradford |
| Local authority | Bradford |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Bradford West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

## Release History

- 19 May 2025 at 08:52 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022460-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022460-2025
  19th May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://anchor.my.site.com/s/Welcome
- https://www.anchor.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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