Manitoba Awards Major Food Supply Contract Valued at Over CAD 121 Million

Introduction

The Government of Manitoba has finalised a significant government contract award for the supply and delivery of food products across the province, marking one of the largest recent public-sector food procurement deals in Canada. Following a competitive Request for Proposal (RFP) process, Aramark Canada Ltd. has been named the primary supplier under a multi-year agreement, with additional secondary suppliers also appointed. The award was published in November 2025.

Contract Details
The procurement was conducted under Solicitation No. 29917 (Reference No. 0000279125) and managed by MB Consumer Protection & Government Services – Procurement & Supply Chain.

• Primary contract value - CAD 121,173,190.50

• Contract duration - 3 years (7 October 2025 – 6 October 2028)

• Extension options - 2 years + 2 years

• Procurement method - RFP - Request for Proposal

• Location - Manitoba, Canada

• Trade agreements - CETA, CFTA, NWPTA

The scope covers the province-wide supply and distribution of food products, with an emphasis on operational efficiency, cost savings, and strategic food sourcing within Manitoba.

Awarded Suppliers

• Aramark Canada Ltd. (Mississauga, Ontario) was awarded the primary contract, valued at over CAD 121 million, positioning the company as the main food distribution partner for Manitoba government operations.

• Service Alimentaire Gordon (Boucherville, Quebec) was appointed as a secondary supplier for the fresh baked products subcategory, with an award value of CAD 100,000.

• Sysco Winnipeg (Winnipeg, Manitoba) secured an additional supplier role with a contract valued at CAD 1.7 million, supporting regional distribution needs.

Significance of the Contract

This awarded tender is strategically important for Manitoba’s public service delivery, ensuring stable food supply chains for government-run facilities and programmes. The multi-supplier model enhances resilience, promotes competition, and allows for category-specific specialisation. The contract also supports broader policy goals, including efficient public spending and optimised logistics under Canada’s public procurement frameworks.

From an industry perspective, the award highlights continued consolidation among major food service providers in Canadian government contracts, while still maintaining opportunities for regional and specialised suppliers.

Conclusion

With contracts now in effect through 2028 and extension options available, Manitoba’s food supply procurement sets a long-term framework for cost control and service reliability. The award underscores the scale and importance of public-sector food procurement in Canada and reflects ongoing transparency in tender results and contract awards across provincial governments.

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