Buyer Name: MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED
Buyer Address: Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited Windmill Street, Manchester, UKD33, M2 3GX, United Kingdom
Contact Name: Luke Sheldon
Contact Email: procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk
Manchester Central is currently looking for a company to provide print services across various sites including Manchester Central Convention Complex, Junction and Town Hall Central Library for event signage and high-impact venue branding opportunities to raise event and sponsor profiles. Signage and branding opportunities are required across various event types including conferences, exhibitions and banquets. The successful supplier will be expected to provide and install a wide range of effective print services for Manchester Central and its clients. Manchester Central gives clients the opportunity to brand key areas of the complex - including but not limited to, feature sites like our iconic station clock;, foyers, reception desks, pillars, banners windows and even snapframes in washroom cubicles. Given the dynamic nature of the events industry the successful supplier must be able to complete necessary work with flexibility and out of standard business hours (9-5). The full site plans, attached in Appendix C & D, highlights the variety of current branding opportunities at Manchester Central & Junction, the scope of opportunities however is not limited to this plan. Further to the full site overview examples of Manchester Centrals & Junctions most utilised branding opportunities are attached (providing more details) within the attached Appendix C: MCCC Branding opportunities Brochure & Appendix D: Junction Branding Opportunities Brochure. Alongside the requirement to provide effective printing services the successful supplier will be expected to attend onsite client meetings to discuss in detail any branding or signage queries together with Manchester Central representatives. The client requirements can sometimes be at short notice so next day availability would be required at times. The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years with a Manchester Central Only option to extend for a further twelve (12) months, with a commencement date of 01st October 2025 Appendix B Service Level Agreement will be adhered to in this contract. The current annual estimated contract value directly with Manchester Central is circa £33K to £40k and is indicative of potential direct works required. However, it should be noted that the scope of requirements varies so work at these levels is not guaranteed. Importantly it should be noted that the value in this contract effectively lies in the preferred supplier status as set out below.
External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048126-2025
Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
Lot 1 Status: active
Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 40,000
Lot 1 Contract Start: 2025-10-01T00:00:00+01:00
Lot 1 Contract End: 2027-09-30T23:59:59+01:00
Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality (50%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Sustainability & Social Value (20%)
Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price (30%)
Document Description: Venue Signage and Branding - 074-2025 - ITT
Document Description: Appendix A - Manchester Central Terms and Conditions - 2025 - Draft
Document Description: Appendix B - Service Level Agreement
Document Description: Appendix C - MCCC Branding Opportunities Brochure
Document Description: Appendix D - Junction Branding Opportunities Brochure
Document Description: Appendix E - Background and Company Values
Document Description: Appendix F - Sustainable Procurement
Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender
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