Official UK procurement notice
Supply of Food Service- (Multiple Lots)
Authority: Anchor Hanover Group (Public body)
What is being bought3 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionnchor intends to appoint one bidder per lot, as detailed below, suppliers can bid for more than one lot. The successful bidders will be responsible for delivering the following:
Lot 1- Fresh Supply of Dairy, Bakery, Fruit, Vegetables, Meat, Fish (Frozen)
Lot 2- Frozen Ambient and Chilled Supply of Food
Lot 3- Commercial Supply of Goods (Cafe/Restaurant)
The successful bidders will be required to provide National coverage. (Mainland England only, refer to document “Location List”)
- How the procedure runs: Anchor intend to appoint one (1) Bidder per Lot for the full provision of the required goods/services. A full description of the requirements can be found in the Documents section of the Portal. The contract is estimated to be above the threshold were the Procurement Act 2023 applies. The Procurement method to be utilised is a Competitive Flexible Procedure as set out at Regulation 20(2(b)) of The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act or PA23). This Competitive Flexible shall consist of a number of stages outlined below and explained in further detail throughout this document and in subsequent documents as the procurement exercise will progress: STAGE 1: PSQ (Procurement Specific Questionnaire), including COP. The CoP Stage allows for the pre-qualification of Bidders and will provide Anchor with sufficient information to allow Bidders to be selected for further stages. Bidders responses will be evaluated against the criteria set out in these Instructions and the accompanying documents, specifically in the IFT Document (Information for Tender) Bidders must respond to all the questions in the PSQ and must provide all the supporting information where applicable. STAGE 2: ITT Quality Stage (Invitation to Tender) Bidders short-listed from Stage 1 will be invited to participate in a competitive tender process. Shortlisted Bidders will be issued with comprehensive tender documents which shall provide sufficient information for tenderers to submit their quality submission. Anchor reserve the right to run multiple stages in the procurement competition in order to identify the Most Advantageous Tender. The IFT Document will provide full details of this stage. STAGE 3: Pricing/Negotiation Bidders shortlisted from Stage 2, will be invited to submit their pricing/commercial bids. This will be Lot specific and will be evaluated based on the criteria set out in the IFT Document. Stage 4- BAFO (Best and Final Offer) Once you have completed Stage 3, you will be asked to submit your BAFO. This will then be evaluated based on the criteria laid out in this document and then we would award based on the combined quality and price score.
CPV: Alcohol · Food, beverages, tobacco and related products · Soft drinks
Lots and requirements (3)Procurement structure
3 lots · all with a published value (£88,375,000 together) · same conditions of participation on every lot · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Fresh Dairy, Bakery, Veg, Fruit, Meat, Chicken and FishRenewalPublished value£40,833,333
Supply of Fresh Dairy, Bakery, Veg, Fruit, Meat, Chicken and Fish into Care Homes, Villages and Independent Living Locations across mainland England. Please refer to the tender documentation for further information. anchor.my.site.com/s/Welcome ↗
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to Tender Documents
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to Tender Documents
Lot #2Frozen, Ambient and Chilled GoodsRenewalPublished value£46,666,667
Supply of Frozen, Ambient and Chilled goods into Care Homes, Villages and Independent Living Locations in mainland England.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to Tender Documents
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to Tender Documents
Lot #3Commercial/Retail- Supporting Cafe/Restaurants/ShopsRenewalPublished value£875,000
This is for the commercial operation within the Cafes/Restaurants at the Villages/Independent Locations. We will not only require support on products/pricing but supplier expertise on how best to add value.
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to Tender Documents
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to Tender Documents
What it takes to wini
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add morei
How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
Published award criteria (2)
- Quality: 70%
- Price: 30%
- Economic & financial standing
Refer to Tender Documents
- Technical & professional ability
Refer to Tender Documents
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
- Turnover usually expected: about £582,801 – ~£31,082,725 per lot (twice each lot's annual value).
Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula. Turnover is an indicative market norm (≈2× annual value), not a published condition.
Competition analysis · published record, not a forecast of who will bid
How Anchor Hanover Group buys Basic organic chemicals (CPV 2432), and who usually turns up
Anchor Hanover Group’s own published record, next to the published market for the same work. Frameworks and DPS are kept out: they attract a different number of bids. Whole-market view: Basic organic chemicals (CPV 2432) →
How the contest usually goes
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Small firms have won here. Neither number says whether you qualify; it describes who has been winning.
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How often local firms win similar work.
Winners with a registered address in the delivery region, out of awards with a known address.
A local branch does not count if the registered address is elsewhere.
Most of this buyer’s recorded winners are registered in the delivery region.
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How long buyers here take to decide after bids close.
Middle value in days from the deadline to the first award notice, on competitions that published both dates.
Only decided tenders count, so slow ones still waiting are not in.
Half of these awards were announced within 79 days of the bid deadline.
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How often work is awarded with no recorded rival.
Direct awards and tenders where every published lot count shows one bid.
The buyer’s share is a minimum: some awards have no bid count.
Thin markets produce this too; it is not proof of a tailored specification.
Missing bid counts may hide more single-bid awards. This share is a minimum.
How many bids did past lots attract?
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How many bids past lots received.
Each colour is a bid-count range. Only competed lots with a published count are included.
Past bids do not predict this tender.
1 bid0%
2–329%
4–648%
7+24%
How did awards compare with estimates?
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Where winning prices landed against estimates.
Each colour shows awards below, close to or above the published estimate, one lot at a time.
Past prices are a guide, not a bid price.
Below estimate60%
Within ±2%10%
Above estimate30%
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What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
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What past awards tell you about each lot.
See the forecast, this buyer’s earlier suppliers and firms with relevant wins.
No supplier is confirmed as a bidder.
Open a lot for its forecast, this buyer’s previous supplier and possible competitors, from published award history, not a bid list
Lot #1Fresh Dairy, Bakery, Veg, Fruit, Meat, Chicken and FishCPV 24322500Published estimate£41m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid12%
2–339%
4–640%
7+9%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 26 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£39m–£41m
Estimate£41m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
BOC LtdLarge | £21m43 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 12 live · £110k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=3 |
AIR PRODUCTS PLCLarge | £5.7m7 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 2 live · £2 iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
| £5.0m5 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 3 live · £17k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £96k1 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £96k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £25m3 awards in 36m · last 25 months ago | None on file | 5% above n=1 |
Lot #2Frozen, Ambient and Chilled GoodsCPV 24322500Published estimate£47m
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid10%
2–343%
4–638%
7+8%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 26 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£44m–£47m
Estimate£47m
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
BOC LtdLarge | £21m43 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 12 live · £110k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=3 |
AIR PRODUCTS PLCLarge | £5.7m7 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 2 live · £2 iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Air Liquide UK LtdLarge | £792k2 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 2 live · £792k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
Labmode LtdSME | £47k1 awards in 36m · last 12 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
| £6.7m3 awards in 36m · last 17 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
Lot #3Commercial/Retail- Supporting Cafe/Restaurants/ShopsCPV 24322500Published estimate£875k
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How many bids this lot may attract.
The forecast uses similar past competitions. The bar shows either that forecast or past bid counts; the line below says which.
Each lot shows its own forecast based on its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A forecast, not a list of bidders.
1 bid10%
2–345%
4–638%
7+7%
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Where the award price may land.
The forecast uses similar awards and the buyer’s estimate. The band covers the middle half of likely prices.
Based on 26 comparable awards. Each lot reflects its own category; forecasts for different lots of the same notice are not comparative.
A statistical guide from past awards, not a price to bid.
Middle 50%£875k
Estimate£875k
Who has supplied this buyer on similar work? i
Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
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Who has done similar work for this buyer.
Past contracts are matched by buyer, title and type of work.
A past supplier may not bid again.
No earlier contract of this buyer matches this lot on the published record.
Who could compete for this lot? i
Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
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Who could compete for this lot?
Firms with relevant past wins. On a framework, we show firms on that agreement.
None is confirmed as a bidder.
| Supplier | Won in this category | Live contracts | Award vs estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
BOC LtdLarge | £21m43 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 12 live · £110k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | 6% below n=3 |
AIR PRODUCTS PLCLarge | £5.7m7 awards in 36m · last 1 months ago | 2 live · £2 iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs |
| £5.0m5 awards in 36m · last 4 months ago | 3 live · £17k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £96k1 awards in 36m · last 2 months ago | 1 live · £96k iPublic contracts this supplier still holds. Its awards whose published end date is still in the future, with their values. Many contracts publish no end date, so this is a floor, not the whole book. Unexpired says nothing about spare capacity. | no comparable pairs | |
| £6.7m3 awards in 36m · last 17 months ago | None on file | no comparable pairs |
About this data
- Source. Official UK public procurement notices (Find a Tender), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. New notices arrive through the day; the figures are rebuilt nightly.
- Two views, kept apart. The authority’s own track record and the wider market for the same kind of work sit side by side and are never mixed. Where the local picture is too thin, a figure widens to a broader market and says which one it used.
- Forecasts are labelled. The price forecast and its range, possible competitors and the earlier-work matches are our estimates from past awards: not published facts, not win chances and not price advice. Official notices do not say who is bidding.
- Every figure shows what it rests on. Not every notice publishes a bid count, a value or a delivery region, so each figure carries the number of records behind it, and one built on few records is marked as such. The on a figure explains it; the counting rules are in the methodology. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Competitive flexible procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Goods
- Notice status
- Open for tender
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 16 Mar 2026, 17:37 GMT
- Last source update
- 18 Aug 2026, 10:02 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 31 Dec 2026
- Authority reference
PID 00362- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-078400- Latest notice
- Tender notice (UK4)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-066b91Find a Tender
- How it runs
Anchor intend to appoint one (1) Bidder per Lot for the full provision of the required goods/services.
A full description of the requirements can be found in the Documents section of the Portal.
The contract is estimated to be above the threshold were the Procurement Act 2023 applies. The Procurement method to be utilised is a Competitive Flexible Procedure as set out at Regulation 20(2(b)) of The Procurement Act 2023 (the Act or PA23).
This Competitive Flexible shall consist of a number of stages outlined below and explained in further detail throughout this document and in subsequent documents as the procurement exercise will progress:
STAGE 1: PSQ (Procurement Specific Questionnaire), including COP.
The CoP Stage allows for the pre-qualification of Bidders and will provide Anchor with sufficient information to allow Bidders to be selected for further stages.
Bidders responses will be evaluated against the criteria set out in these Instructions and the accompanying documents, specifically in the IFT Document (Information for Tender) Bidders must respond to all the questions in the PSQ and must provide all the supporting information where applicable.
STAGE 2: ITT Quality Stage (Invitation to Tender)
Bidders short-listed from Stage 1 will be invited to participate in a competitive tender process. Shortlisted Bidders will be issued with comprehensive tender documents which shall provide sufficient information for tenderers to submit their quality submission. Anchor reserve the right to run multiple stages in the procurement competition in order to identify the Most Advantageous Tender. The IFT Document will provide full details of this stage.
STAGE 3: Pricing/Negotiation
Bidders shortlisted from Stage 2, will be invited to submit their pricing/commercial bids. This will be Lot specific and will be evaluated based on the criteria set out in the IFT Document.
Stage 4- BAFO (Best and Final Offer)
Once you have completed Stage 3, you will be asked to submit your BAFO. This will then be evaluated based on the criteria laid out in this document and then we would award based on the combined quality and price score.
How to participate & submission route
Official notice Submit via portal- Requests to participate (first stage)
- —
- Tender submission deadline
- 27 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 6 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
Please note these dates refer to the dates on Stages 3 and 4.
ALL DOCUMENTS AND TENDER INFORMATION CAN BE FOUND AT: anchor.my.site.com/s/Welcome ↗
Timeline
16 Mar 2026 → 1 Apr 2027 · 8 dates- Planning notice published219 days ago16 Mar 2026, 17:37 GMT
- Market engagement180 days ago24 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
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 [email protected] and we will issue you a pack to complete, in order to facilitate the meeting.
Any further questions please email [email protected]
- Next notice expected79 days ago3 Aug 2026, 23:59 BST
- Tender notice published65 days ago18 Aug 2026, 10:02 BST
- Today22 Oct 2026
- Clarification questions byin 16 days6 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Submission deadlinein 37 days27 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT
- Award decision expected byin 71 days31 Dec 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract startsin 161 days1 Apr 2027, 00:00 BST
Notice history
6 events · 2 releases on Find a Tender · since 16 Mar 2026- Preliminary market engagement notice published16 Mar 2026, 17:37 GMTUK2
- Tender notice published18 Aug 2026, 10:02 BSTUK4
- Published value updated to £88,375,00018 Aug 2026, 10:02 BSTwas £87,500,000
- Status changed to active18 Aug 2026, 10:02 BST
- Procurement method changed18 Aug 2026, 10:02 BST
- Deadline published: 27 Nov 2026, 17:00 GMT18 Aug 2026, 10:02 BST
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Nothing awarded yet- Awards (0)
- No award published
- Contracts (0)
- No contract published
- Bid statistics
- No aggregate bid statistics published
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Official documents & specifications (2)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender
- Preliminary market engagement notice Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender