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title: "Supply of Food Service- Frozen, Ambient, Chilled and Fresh"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066b91"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP"
published: "2026-03-16"
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# Supply of Food Service- Frozen, Ambient, Chilled and Fresh

Buyer: ANCHOR HANOVER GROUP  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066b91

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023759-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| 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, 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 17:37 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023759-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/023759-2026
  16th March 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.anchor.org.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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