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title: "Supply of Retail and Event Coffee products at Manchester Central Convention Cmplex"
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# Supply of Retail and Event Coffee products at Manchester Central Convention Cmplex

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e95f881f-76b5-4f8f-a057-2d9351be96f1

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council is initiating a tender process for the supply of retail and event coffee products at the Manchester Central Convention Complex. This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically focused on coffee beans and related products. The tender was published on 1st March 2019 and has a closing date for the submission of completed documentation set for 1st April 2019. Vendors interested in participating must express their interest via Pro Contract to access the Invitations to Tender (ITT), with the final date to request documentation being 29th March 2019. The contract duration is from 1st June 2019 to 31st May 2021, and the estimated value of the contract is £100,000.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) to engage in a lucrative market pertaining to coffee supply in a major events venue. Businesses specialising in supplying coffee beans, brewing equipment, and training for staff on coffee service will find a suitable environment to bid for this contract. The requirement for ongoing support and regular training also suggests opportunities for companies that can provide high-quality service offerings in addition to the coffee products themselves, facilitating potential growth through collaboration with a prominent local authority.

## Notice

Manchester Central is currently looking for a supplier to supply * Retail (Coffee bean for traditional machines) * Bulk brew coffee * Meeting room bean to cup machines Manchester Central currently use three different types of coffee machines to aid event delivery with. All machines are to be provided free of cost, with all repairs and maintenance, excluding our traditional barista machines, which we own and maintain ourselves. Manchester Central also require support and training for staff on all aspects of coffee service to insure the highest of quality is maintained at all times, including regular barista training. The last date to request documentation for the Contract will be Friday 29th March 2019. Invitations to Tender (ITT)'s will be available once you have expressed an interest via Pro Contract. The closing date for receipt of completed documentation will be Monday 1st April 2019.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6619c169-7afe-48ee-9ee1-493c895c344e |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 May 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

### Codes

- 03131100 - Coffee beans
- 15860000 - Coffee, tea and related products

## Release History

- 1 Mar 2019 at 15:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6619c169-7afe-48ee-9ee1-493c895c344e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6619c169-7afe-48ee-9ee1-493c895c344e
  1st March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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