---
title: "TC1137 - The Management of Manchester Food Board (MFB)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0392e6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-24"
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# TC1137 - The Management of Manchester Food Board (MFB)

Buyer: MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0392e6

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## Summary

The Manchester City Council has completed the procurement process for the management of the Manchester Food Board (MFB). The contract falls under the services category and involves research and development services. The procurement method used was an open procedure, with an emphasis on quality, social value, carbon neutrality, and price as award criteria. The contract value is £40,980.37 GBP, with FoodSync being the active supplier. The award was signed on 21st March 2023.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses, especially SMEs like FoodSync, to engage in projects focusing on food strategy and culture development within Manchester. Companies with a strong emphasis on social and environmental considerations would be well-suited to compete. The contract duration is for 3 years, with a possible extension of up to 2 years, offering the potential for sustained business growth in the locality and surrounding areas of project delivery.

## Notice

The aim of the MFB is to work with other relevant partners, organisations and agencies to ensure that Manchester develops and delivers a clearly articulated and dynamic food strategy that takes a holistic approach to food systems and food culture in the city.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

TC1137 - The Management of Manchester Food Board (MFB) Additional information: The Council is using the e-business portal known as the Chest. Applicants will need to register their details at the following link www.the-chest.org.uk.

Renewal: The Contract period will be for 3 years (36 months) with the option to extend for up to an additional 2 years (24 months).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014739-2023 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £123,000 |
| Lots value | £123,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,980 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M60 2LA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FOODSYNC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 24 May 2023 at 09:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014739-2023
- 20 Dec 2022 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036040-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.manchester.gov.uk
- http://www.the-chest.org.uk

## Provenance

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