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title: "Supply of Soft Drinks to Manchester Central"
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# Supply of Soft Drinks to Manchester Central

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96a8671f-65f2-4efe-a1ee-8a7110d65fd4

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is seeking a supplier for the "Supply of Soft Drinks to Manchester Central," targeting the non-alcoholic beverages industry. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the tender period having closed on 26th July 2019. The contract, worth approximately £80,000, is set to commence on 1st September 2019 and will last for 17 months, concluding on 31st January 2021. The service is to be provided at locations including the Manchester Central Convention Complex and the Manchester Town Hall Complex in the North West of England.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) specialising in beverage supply to engage in the competitive events industry. Suppliers must be capable of delivering high-quality soft drinks with flexibility, including same-day or last-minute orders, making it ideal for businesses that can manage variable demand and provide responsive service. This contract could be a significant growth point for companies looking to expand their reach within the hospitality sector.

## Notice

Manchester Central is currently looking for a supplier to supply soft drinks to Manchester Central Convention Complex and Manchester Town Hall Complex. Estimated annual spend is circa PS80k. The Contract will be for a period of 17 months year from the commencement date of services, with an anticipated Contract start date of September 2019. As a world-class international convention centre, Manchester Central requires products of the highest quality. The successful supplier will provide soft drinks for all onsite retail operations and hospitality events. 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 core soft drinks are detailed on the next page, 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5c2df5-d17a-46a8-8fed-c97b3642ae78 |
| 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 | 18 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £80,000 |
| 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 | DUNSTERS FARM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15980000 - Non-alcoholic beverages

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2019 at 08:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5c2df5-d17a-46a8-8fed-c97b3642ae78

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc5c2df5-d17a-46a8-8fed-c97b3642ae78
  18th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=a377ec5c-6196-e911-80f8-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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