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title: "Supply of Meat Products 064-2024"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
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# Supply of Meat Products 064-2024

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e1bd41da-ce2c-4b67-bba2-dabc9d562c66

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has awarded a contract for the supply of meat products to Manchester Central Convention Complex. The procurement process, classified under the industry category of meat products (CPV: 15130000), concluded with an open procedure. Birtwistles Catering Butchers has been chosen as the contractor for this assignment, which is valued at £342,408. The contract period is set to commence on 1st February 2025 and will run until 31st January 2027, with a potential extension for an additional twelve months. The services will cover various event needs including hospitality, banquets, conferences, and exhibitions, making the delivery of high-quality products essential. Regular review meetings will be held with the Company's Executive Chef to ensure optimal performance and address any issues.

This tender represents a viable opportunity for businesses specialising in high-quality meat products to establish a significant partnership with a prestigious international convention centre. Companies capable of quickly responding to dynamic order demands, including same-day delivery, will find this contract beneficial for expanding their footprint in the hospitality and events sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete for such opportunities, given the project's focus on flexibility, quality, and reliable delivery performance. This contract can serve as a valuable reference, enhancing business credibility and opening doors to further large-scale contracts.

## Notice

Manchester Central is currently looking for a Contractor to supply Meat products to Manchester Central Convention Complex. The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years from the commencement date of services, with an option to extend for a further twelve (12) months. The anticipated Contract start date of February 2025. 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, 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 orders. 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/7cb335d5-2fa0-4cc1-a8dd-88bb554e552e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2025 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £342,408 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £342,408 |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIRTWISTLES CATERING BUTCHERS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 15130000 - Meat products

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2024 at 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb335d5-2fa0-4cc1-a8dd-88bb554e552e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7cb335d5-2fa0-4cc1-a8dd-88bb554e552e
  20th December 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3874a874-7f90-ef11-8130-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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