Manchester-based agencies CheethamBell JWT, Love and Driven are understood to be among those pitching for Schwan's Chicago Town marketing business.

The £5m account was put up for review earlier this month, with the incumbent TBWA\Manchester opting not to repitch for the business.

Last week The Drum revealed that industry sources were tipping Driven to win the account, with three of its founding partners - Graham Drury, Neil Griffiths and Chris Lear - having worked on the Chicago Town business during their time at TBWA.

However, it now appears the that CBJWT and Love are also competing to win the account.

Jan McKee, marketing director for Schwan's told The Drum last week that the pitch list was finalised, but declined to disclose those involved. No further announcement has been made.