--- title: "Grocery, Dried Goods & Frozen Products - 069-2026" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06dd8d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dd8d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dd8d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dd8d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL" published: "2026-08-06" --- # Grocery, Dried Goods & Frozen Products - 069-2026 Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06dd8d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06dd8d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06dd8d.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the supply of groceries, dried goods, and frozen products is initiated by Manchester City Council, serving as a regional or local authority buyer. The contract is entitled "Grocery, Dried Goods & Frozen Products - 069-2026" and falls under the 'Food, beverages, tobacco and related products' category, with an estimated contract value of approximately £1,036,666.67. This active tender is currently in the tender stage and is scheduled to award contracts by 31st August 2026. The anticipated commencement date for the contract is 9th November 2026, lasting two years, with a potential extension of twelve months. The contract covers the Manchester Central Convention Complex and related sites within the UKD3 region. This tender presents significant business opportunities for suppliers in the food supply industry. Companies with the capability to deliver high-quality grocery and frozen products, particularly those experienced in catering for large-scale events, would find this contract valuable. The open procurement method allows all capable suppliers to compete, provided they can meet the contract's requirements, such as prompt delivery and handling varying order sizes. With social value and quality being significant evaluation criteria alongside price, suppliers that can offer value-added services and demonstrate a strong commitment to social impact will have a competitive edge. This tender is especially promising for businesses looking to establish or expand their presence in the event and catering supply sector within the Manchester region. ## Notice Manchester Central is currently looking for a Contractor to supply groceries and frozen food products to Manchester Central Convention Complex, Junction, Manchester Town Hall Central Library, Runway Visitors Park and Manchester Town Hall. It is important that the services provider are the same across all site such as delivery times etc. Estimated annual spend for groceries and frozen food is circa PS622k. Spend is estimated on current supply and Manchester Central are unable to guarantee such levels of purchasing. The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years with a Manchester Central only option to extend for an addition twelve (12) months from the commencement date of services, with an anticipated Contract start date of November 2026 ### Lot Information Lot 1 Manchester Central is currently looking for a Contractor to supply groceries and frozen food products to Manchester Central Convention Complex, Junction, Manchester Town Hall Central Library, Runway Visitors Park and Manchester Town Hall. It is important that the services provider are the same across all site such as delivery times etc. Estimated annual spend for groceries and frozen food is circa PS622k. Spend is estimated on current supply and Manchester Central are unable to guarantee such levels of purchasing. The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years with a Manchester Central only option to extend for an addition twelve (12) months from the commencement date of services, with an anticipated Contract start date of November 2026 As a world-class international convention centre, Manchester Central requires products of the highest quality. The successful supplier will provide products for all onsite catering, including hospitality, banquets, conferences and exhibitions. Given the dynamic nature of the events industry, the supplier will be expected to respond to orders as required, potentially with a last minute or same day delivery, including Saturday and Sunday orders. Average annual requirements for products are detailed in the ITT, and these requirements will need to be matched by the supplier. Due to event peaks and troughs within the business, orders of higher numbers must be available at certain times. If a product is not available in the quantities required, the supplier must notify Manchester Central as early as possible and provide alternative products of the same calibre. Contract partners will be required to have periodic contract review meetings with the Company's Executive Chef. The frequency of such contract review meetings will be determined by Manchester Central and may vary from time to time. The meetings will discuss the performance of previous months' supply, the supply required over the next few months, highlighting any key large events coming up, and any positive / negative feedback with regards to product quality, account management, ordering and delivery. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074667-2026 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 31 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Nov 2026 - 8 Nov 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,036,666 | | Lots value | £1,036,666 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | MANCHESTER | | Post town | Manchester | | Postcode | M2 3GX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester | | ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester | | Local authority | Manchester | | Electoral ward | Deansgate | | Westminster constituency | Manchester Central | | Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ### Codes - 15000000 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products ## Release History - 6 Aug 2026 at 11:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074667-2026 ## Notice URLs - http://www.manchester.gov.uk - https://procontract.due-north.com ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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