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title: "Milk, Dairy, Fruit & Veg - 068-2024 Supply of Milk, Dairy, Fruit and Vegetables at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited"
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# Milk, Dairy, Fruit & Veg - 068-2024 Supply of Milk, Dairy, Fruit and Vegetables at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-90851c34-d47c-4ddc-9de1-a840c4692d7d

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## Summary

Manchester City Council has awarded a contract to Valimex (Import & Export) Ltd for the supply of milk, dairy, fruit, and vegetable products to several locations, including Manchester Central Convention Complex, Runway Visitors Park, Central Library, and Manchester Town Hall Complex. This contract, categorised under the CPV codes "Fruit, vegetables and related products" and "Dairy products," is valued at £624,000 and will run from 1st October 2024 to 30th September 2027, with a potential extension of 12 months. The procurement process used was an open procedure, and the award was finalised on 3rd September 2024. This is currently at the award stage.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of dairy and fresh produce, particularly those with the capacity to meet high-quality standards and handle large or last-minute orders typical in the event and hospitality industry. Given the emphasis on service responsiveness and the potential for additional contract extensions, SMEs and businesses operating in geographical proximity to Manchester would find this contract especially advantageous. Additionally, regular contract review meetings with Manchester Central’s Executive Chef offer a chance for ongoing collaboration and feedback, fostering a mutually beneficial partnership.

## Notice

Manchester Central is currently looking for a Contractor to supply milk, dairy, fruit and vegetable products to Manchester Central Convention Complex, Runway Visitors Park, Central Library and the Manchester Town Hall Complex. Estimated annual spend for milk / dairy products is circa PS103k, with estimated annual spend for fruit / vegetables circa PS105k. Spend is estimated on current supply and Manchester Central are unable to guarantee such levels of purchasing. The Contract will be for a period of three (3) years from the commencement date of services, with an option to extend for a further 12 months. The anticipated Contract start date of 1st October 2024. As a world-class international convention centre, Manchester Central requires products of the highest quality. The successful supplier will provide products for all onsite catering, including hospitality, banquets, weddings, conferences and exhibitions. Given the dynamic nature of the events industry, the supplier will be expected to respond to orders as required, potentially with a last minute or same day delivery, including Saturday and Sunday orders. Average annual requirements for the top 100 procured products for Milk and Dairy and Fruit and Veg are detailed below, and these requirements will need to be matched by the supplier. Due to event peaks and troughs within the business, orders of higher numbers must be available at certain times. If a product is not available in the quantities required, the supplier must notify Manchester Central as early as possible and provide alternative products of the same calibre. Contract partners will be required to have periodic contract review meetings with the Company's Executive Chef. The frequency of such contract review meetings will be determined by Manchester Central and may vary from time to time. The meetings will discuss the performance of previous months' supply, the supply required over the next few months, highlighting any key large events coming up, and any positive / negative feedback with regards to product quality, account management, ordering and delivery.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26dd437-8119-4f06-9443-162ee2cf7363 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2024 - 30 Sep 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £624,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £624,000 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VALIMEX (IMPORT & EXPORT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15300000 - Fruit, vegetables and related products
- 15500000 - Dairy products

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 16:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26dd437-8119-4f06-9443-162ee2cf7363

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f26dd437-8119-4f06-9443-162ee2cf7363
  3rd September 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=f1fedcc6-8c38-ef11-812d-005056b64545
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## Notice URLs

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

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