Manchester City Council · Awarded contract
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Provision of Agency Workers for Event Hospitality Services at Manchester Central

Awarded 31 Mar 2025

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Awarded 31 Mar 2025Expires 30 Mar 2027

Manchester City Council awarded a contract to Arc Hospitality Recruitment Solutions Limited, Berkeley Scott Limited, MSSHOSP Limited t/a Mint People, Verve People Limited c/o Interaction Recruitment PLC, and Syft Online Limited t/a Indeed Flex for the provision of front of house, back of house, and kitchen agency workers for Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited.

The contract covers event hospitality services across multiple locations, with the supplier responsible for transportation and associated costs.

Up to 350 workers may be required at any time, and all staff must have mandatory training including basic health and safety, food hygiene level 2, customer service, allergen training, and venue induction.

The contract is for two years with an option to extend for twelve months, with a total value of £1.4 million.

Workers will receive the National Living Wage and then the Real Living Wage once trained.

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