TC1137 - The Management of Manchester Food Board (MFB)

Concepts

• manchester
• mfb
• research and development
• management of manchester food board
• aim of the mfb
• dynamic food strategy
• food systems
• food culture
• consultancy services
• relevant partners

Location

Greater Manchester:

Description

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.

Total Quantity or Scope

Further details are set out in the procurement documents. 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. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 19 January 2023 as referred to in IV.2.2.

Renewal Options

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

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Renewals are available.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 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 . Once registered, applicants will be emailed a log-in and password which will allow them to gain access to the documentation relating to this opportunity. Applicants will need to electronically submit their completed tender documents, including online questionnaire, via the on-line portal by 11am on 19 January 2023 as referred to in IV.2.2. Any clarification queries must also be submitted via the Chest website by the date referred to in the tender documentation. The contracts will be for 3 years, expected to commence 01 April 2023 with option to extend for up to an additional 2 year(s). The successful supplier will be required to actively participate in the economic and social regeneration of the locality of, and surroundings of, the place of delivery of the contract. Therefore, selection and award criteria, specification requirements and contract performance conditions may relate in particular to social and environmental considerations as relevant to the subject matter of this project. The Council reserves the right not to award the contract, as a result of this Contract Notice. The Council shall not be liable for any costs or expenses incurred by any organisation in responding to this notice or in tendering for the proposed contract. All submissions must be in English, with any clarifications or discussions conducted in English. Tenders and supporting documents must be priced in pounds sterling and all payments under the proposed contract will be made in pounds sterling.