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Tender: Supply of Groceries, Dried Goods and Frozen Food to Manchester Central and City Sites – 2-Year Contract

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Contract value£1.2M
Term2 yearsDec 2026 to Nov 2028
Awarded29 Oct 202659 days after closing
With this buyerFirst contract32 contracts in total
Closed31 Aug 2026
Est. valueEstimate£210K to £320K
LocationNorth West
SourceFind a Tender
CategoryFood & Beverage
Submissions closedClosed Mon, 31 Aug 2026

Manchester Central is seeking a contractor to supply groceries, dried goods and frozen food products to Manchester Central Convention Complex, Junction, Manchester Town Hall Central Library, Runway Visitors Park and Manchester Town Hall, with the same provider required across all sites to ensure consistent services and delivery times. Estimated annual spend for groceries and frozen food is circa £622,000 based on current supply, though Manchester Central cannot guarantee this level of purchasing. The contract will run for two years with a Manchester Central-only option to extend for an additional 12 months, and the anticipated contract start date is November 2026.

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