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title: "Mini Competition: Supply of Wine - TUCO ALC16 Supply and Distribution of Spirits, Wine, Beer and Cider Lot 3"
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# Mini Competition: Supply of Wine - TUCO ALC16 Supply and Distribution of Spirits, Wine, Beer and Cider Lot 3

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b144f3b4-2cb4-48d0-a0db-fae9c5e96ccf

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## Summary

The University of Manchester has completed a tender process titled "Mini Competition: Supply of Wine - TUCO ALC16 Supply and Distribution of Spirits, Wine, Beer and Cider Lot 3." This procurement falls under the food and beverage industry, specifically focusing on the supply of wines for the university's hospitality and events business, including Chancellors Hotel and various student bars. The tender was conducted through a selective procurement method via a mini-competition from an existing framework agreement. The process concluded on 16 August 2017, with the contract awarded to BFS Group Limited, amounting to £250,000, effective from 18 September 2017 to 17 September 2020.

This contract presents an opportunity for wholesalers and suppliers in the beverage industry, particularly those specialising in wines and spirits, to engage with a significant educational institution. Companies capable of meeting the quality requirements and delivery expectations of a large-scale client like the University of Manchester will benefit from this procurement process. Engaging with similar framework agreements in the future could further enhance business growth for suppliers looking to expand into institutional markets.

## Notice

The University required a supplier to provide a range of wines for the University's Hospitality and Events business, which includes Chancellors Hotel, The Collection, Taste Manchester and the University owned bars within our student residences. The process was conducted by means of a mini-competition through the TUCO ALC16 - Supply and Distribution of Spirits, Wine, Beer and Cider Framework Agreement, Lot 3 - Wines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0564f30-6558-4cdb-8813-bb967c455f6a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Aug 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2017 |
| Contract period | 17 Sep 2017 - 17 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | UNIVERSITY OF MANCHESTER |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M13 9PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Hulme |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Rusholme |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BFS GROUP LIMITED T/A BIDFOOD |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15930000 - Wines

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2017 at 12:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0564f30-6558-4cdb-8813-bb967c455f6a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0564f30-6558-4cdb-8813-bb967c455f6a
  2nd October 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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