Planning

TT000159 Supply of Alcohol and Sponsorship Opportunity

THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL

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Planning

15 Jan 2026 at 12:06

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The ACC Group Liverpool is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the supply of alcoholic beverages, along with a sponsorship opportunity, under the title "TT000159 Supply of Alcohol and Sponsorship Opportunity". The procurement involves delivering goods to locations in the UK, specifically in Liverpool. This planned process is sectioned into four lots covering different types of beverages: Lager, Stout, Craft Ale, and Cider. The procurement is open for suppliers to express interest in one or more of the lots. The estimated value of the contract over a five-year period is approximately £1,750,000. Key dates include the supplier engagement due by 3rd February 2026, with the actual contract period planned to start on 1st June 2026 and potentially extend to 31st May 2031.

This tender represents a significant business growth opportunity for companies in the distilled alcoholic beverage industry, particularly those specialising in the specific categories outlined. The procurement process, classified as a concession contract, allows businesses to leverage their expertise in supplying to large venues like The ACC Liverpool, offering significant exposure and potential for establishing strong industry partnerships. This opportunity is best suited for businesses able to handle large-scale supply demands and keen to establish a presence in Liverpool’s event industry. Interested suppliers can respond to the opportunity via the Delta eSourcing portal, providing an entry point for expanding market reach and fostering business development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

TT000159 Supply of Alcohol and Sponsorship Opportunity

Notice Description

ACC Liverpool Group is looking for organisations to supply alcoholic beverages to ACC Liverpool, ACC Liverpool's appointed catering supplier and the Pullman Hotel. Should ACCL decide to award a contract, it will be a concession contract with the appointed supplier(s). ACCL intends to split the contract into 4 different LOTs of type of beverages as follows: 1. Lager 2. Stout 3. Craft Ale 4. Cider Suppliers will be able to apply for one, two, three or all four LOTs should a tender exercise be carried out in the future. The contract value is indicative of the total five years of the contract and was based on ACCL spend for the financial year 2024-25. Actual values during the contract may vary due to the volume and nature of the events that are booked at ACCL venues. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the Delta eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Distilled-alcoholic-beverages./FY867463KV To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/FY867463KV

Planning Information

Suppliers are invited to complete the short questionnaire available via Delta.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060685
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003440-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15910000 - Distilled alcoholic beverages

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,750,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 31 May 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ACC GROUP LIVERPOOL
Contact Name
Helen Graham
Contact Email
procurement@accliverpool.com
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 4FP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD72 Liverpool
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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