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Frozen Food

Metropolitan borough of Bury · Local authority

In brief

Metropolitan borough of Bury has announced plans to buy food and drink work. This is an early notice: there is nothing to bid on yet, but it tells you a tender may follow.

The estimated value is £550,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 29 months, up to 53 months with extensions, starting 1 April 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Can I win this?

Competition

Usually high: a median of 10 bids per contract for food and drink contracts in this region (from 45 awards in the last 12 months).

What the notice says

Delivering Frozen food to Bury Councils School food provision and internal services Estimated value of £550,000 British Pounds. The tender process may not run to time. Route to market may change. There is an extension clause, which the council may trigger, therefore re-tender may not occur Contract length and extensions may change.

How to bid

  1. Read the full notice on Find a Tender, including any tender documents it links to.
  2. Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
  3. Follow the submission instructions in the notice; it does not name an e-tendering portal.

Timeline

  1. Pipeline notice · UK1, notice 030650-2026

About the buyer

  1. Ice Cream Concession, Towneley Park

    Burnley Borough CouncilNorth WestFood and drink supplies, Catering

    Open9 days leftSuitable for SMEsSmall contract

    £320kestimated
  2. Supply of Food Service- (Multiple Lots)

    Anchor Hanover GroupNorth East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, South WestFood and drink supplies

    Open13 days left3 lotsSuitable for SMEs

    £88.4mestimated
  3. NEPO407 - Food Supply

    The Association of North East Councils LimitedNorth East, North WestFood and drink supplies

    Open23 days left11 lotsSuitable for SMEsFramework

    £200mframework ceiling

From notice 030650-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 2 April 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.