---
title: "Supply of Frozen Ambient and Chilled Food"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-051680"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Supply of Frozen Ambient and Chilled Food

Buyer: ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-051680

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## Summary

The Anchor Hanover Group, identified as a sub-central government public authority based in Bradford, United Kingdom, is planning the procurement of frozen ambient and chilled food. This tender relates to the provision of food and beverages for approximately 140 commercial kitchens offering daily fresh meals, catering to diverse dietary requirements. The procurement, currently in the planning stage, has an estimated value of £56,000,000, with the contract period expected to commence on 1st April 2027 and potentially extend until 31st March 2034. Interested parties should note the future notice date set for 1st May 2026 for further engagement details.

The planned tender for supplying food products presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the food and beverage sector. Companies that specialise in diverse dietary needs, including vegan, gluten-free, and halal offerings, will find this opportunity particularly relevant. With an extensive delivery footprint across various UK regions, and a substantial contract value, this tender appeals to SMEs and VCSEs motivated to scale their operations and increase market reach. Establishments capable of consistent weekly deliveries and meeting varied consumer needs will be well-positioned to compete through Anchor Hanover Group's e-procurement portal.

## 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/023423-2026 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination 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, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 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 | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP |
| Additional buyers | Missing |
| 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

- 16 Mar 2026 at 11:42 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023423-2026
- 19 May 2025 at 08:54 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022462-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023423-2026
  16th March 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022462-2025
  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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