Scope
Reference
Venue Signage and Branding - 074-2025
Description
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.
Total value (estimated)
- £40,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 1 October 2025 to 30 September 2027
- Possible extension to 30 September 2028
- 3 years
Description of possible extension:
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 initial commencement date of 01st October 2025
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 79341000 - Advertising services
Contract locations
- UKD3 - Greater Manchester
Participation
This procurement is reserved for
Suppliers from Greater Manchester
Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 August 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
2 September 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Email submissions to be submitted to procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk. Please ensure all supporting information, if applicable, is sent in one email to the emails address provided.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quality | Weighted scores will be calculated by multiplying the score for each quality criteria by its weighting. The weighted scores will be totalled for each tender. The totals will be normalised so that the... |
Quality | 50% |
| Price | With regards to the price evaluation, the lowest price tenderer will be awarded the maximum price score (30%) and tenderers will thereafter be ranked and scored in accordance with how much more... |
Price | 30% |
| Sustainability & Social Value | Weighted scores will be calculated by multiplying the score for each Sustainability criteria by its weighting. The weighted scores will be totalled for each tender. The totals will be normalised so... |
Quality | 20% |
Procedure
Procedure type
Below threshold - open competition
Documents
Associated tender documents
Venue Signage and Branding - 074-2025 - ITT.docx
Venue Signage and Branding - 074-2025 - ITT
Appendix A - Manchester Central Terms and Conditions - 2025 - Draft.docx
Appendix A - Manchester Central Terms and Conditions - 2025 - Draft
Appendix B - Service Level Agreement.pdf
Appendix B - Service Level Agreement
Appendix C - MCCC Branding Opportunities Brochure.pdf
Appendix C - MCCC Branding Opportunities Brochure
Appendix D - Junction Branding Opportunities Brochure.pdf
Appendix D - Junction Branding Opportunities Brochure
Appendix E - Background and Company Values.docx
Appendix E - Background and Company Values
Appendix F - Sustainable Procurement.docx
Appendix F - Sustainable Procurement
Contracting authority
MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED
- Companies House: 00953285
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGBC-7173-HLXX
Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited Windmill Street
Manchester
M2 3GX
United Kingdom
Contact name: Luke Sheldon
Email: procurement@manchestercentral.co.uk
Website: https://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government