Scope
Description
AGMA (Association of Greater Manchester Authorities), invites tenders for the establishment of a contract for the Supply and Delivery of Fresh Meat, including Halal, Cooked Meats and Bacon on behalf of Council school kitchens, catering departments, care homes, social care establishments and any other associated civic or council buildings, as required.
Please note companies can only bid for all three Councils as one contract. Companies CANNOT be selective as to which Council they supply. It is all three Councils or nothing. (Trafford, Warrington & Rochdale)
Companies may submit a tender for either or both "standard" and halal meat.
Please note that deliveries to schools will only be required during term times only (with the exception of pre / post-holiday periods when additional deliveries may be required).
Providers are invited to go to www.The-Chest.org.uk register on The-Chest portal, locate reference DN800729 download the tender documents.
Total value (estimated)
- £3,025,000 excluding VAT
- £3,630,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2029
- Possible extension to 31 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
The Contract will be for an initial term of 36 months ("Contract Period").
The Council may extend following the Contract Period for a further period of 24 months (the "Extension
Main procurement category
Goods
CPV classifications
- 15100000 - Animal products, meat and meat products
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
19 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
30 January 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Providers are invited to go to www.The-Chest.org.uk register on The-Chest portal, locate reference DN800729 download the tender documents.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
9 February 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Price | 55% |
| Technical Questions | Quality | 45% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Reduced tendering period
Yes
State of urgency - minimum 10 days
Contracting authority
Trafford Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGZW-1429-QQZQ
Trafford Town Hall, Talbot Road
Manchester
M32 0TH
United Kingdom
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government