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title: "Provision of AV Services 039-2019"
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# Provision of AV Services 039-2019

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29352627-cb28-4d8a-ab8b-3f854c4c37e0

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Manchester City Council, seeking a contractor for the "Provision of AV Services 039-2019". This contract falls under the audio-visual equipment industry category and is located in North West England. The tender is in the award stage, with the award date marked as 4th June 2019. The contract period starts on 1st July 2019 and runs until 30th June 2022, with a total contract value of £65,000 and a minimum bid value of £45,000. The procurement method used was an open procedure, allowing broad participation.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in audio-visual services. Potential bidders should possess expertise in providing AV equipment and services, including installation and maintenance. The successful bidder will have ongoing work, including providing services for various events at Manchester Central, which could lead to increased client engagement and revenue from bespoke AV packages.

## Notice

Manchester Central is currently looking for a Contractor to provide a range of Audio-Visual Services at Manchester Central. The Contract will be for a period of three (3) years from the commencement date of services. The successful bidder will be the sole supplier of: * Provision of AV services within Exchange Auditorium. The successful bidder will invoice Manchester Central directly for the provision of Exchange Auditorium AV services. The successful bidder will purchase the fixed auditorium AV equipment from Manchester Central upon commencement of the Contract and will be responsible for the management and upkeep of the equipment thereafter (as detailed in Appendix 6). At the end of the Contract, the successful bidder will offer Manchester Central the opportunity to acquire the fixed Exchange Auditorium equipment at market value. * Provision of AV services for basic Client packages at fixed rates, such basic packages will be included into the venue sale by Manchester Central (Appendix 2). The successful bidder will invoice Manchester Central directly for the provision of basic Client packages. * Provision of free AV services for a number of Manchester Central's events, including annual staff conferences, client sales visits and basic internal meetings, including use of any fixed equipment. The successful bidder will be Manchester Central's preferred supplier for: * Provision of AV services for bespoke Client packages, of which prices have been directly agreed with Manchester Central's Clients. The successful bidder will invoice Clients directly for bespoke packages. The successful bidder will make an investment of: * Minimum PS22,000, to be spent on fixed digital screens between 65" and 85" including installation, in the following eleven rooms. Exchange rooms 1 to 7, Central rooms 3 and 4, and Cobden rooms 1 and 2. Final specification to be agreed between Manchester Central and the successful bidder. This is a free of charge facility for clients to use and only increased client needs will become part of the revenue stream.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da4217f-6fff-4f3d-a1d4-01ae0a349327 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 30 Jun 2019 - 30 Jun 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PETERSFIELD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3GX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BLITZ COMMUNICATIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32321200 - Audio-visual equipment
- 32321300 - Audio-visual materials

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2019 at 15:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da4217f-6fff-4f3d-a1d4-01ae0a349327

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4da4217f-6fff-4f3d-a1d4-01ae0a349327
  4th June 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f9ecde2a-a74f-e911-80f3-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk

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