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Manchester BID Offices
Manchester City Centre BID (Business Improvement District) is a collective of 600+ office tenants, restaurants, and retail brands in the heart of the city. The company has been running for ten years, and offices are now part of the community.
One of the benefits of BID membership is the Manchester Office Network. The network connects city centre office staff and helps businesses operate effectively in the city centre.
For enquiries, email erica.roberts@cityco.com
Food & Drink Deals
Tell the business you work in Manchester city centre and enjoy a range of deals for meetings, corporate lunches and events. Please let the venue know where you work and that you are a BID member.
Ask for any Ts & Cs. Information correct at time of publishing (Sept 2023). Details subject to change.
All Bar One – King Street
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- BREAKFAST, 2 for £14, everyday, until midday
- LUNCH: sandwich/wrap and a drink for £9.95
- HAPPY HOUR: 2 selected cocktails for £12, Sunday – Friday, after 5pm
- Contact details
Barburrito – Manchester Arndale
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- DINE IN + TAKEAWAY: 10% OFF
- GROUP ORDERS: 10% OFF
- Contact details
El Gato – King Street
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- 3 for £18 – choose from a selected menu of small plates (Mon-Fri: 12-4pm. Sun: All Day. NOT BANK HOLIDAYS)
- Contact details
Franco Manca – King Street
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- DINE IN: 10% OFF, Monday – Friday
- TAKEAWAY: 20% OFF for 10 or more pizzas (additional items and drinks not included)
- Contact details
Grand Pacific – King Street
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- LUNCH: Business of Lunch menu
- CO-WORKING: free hot drink when you book via REEF app
- CORPORATE BROCHURE (receive a welcome discount)
- Contact details
Habas – King Street
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- 3 tapas £18 – choose from a selected menu of small plates (Tues-Fri: All Day. Sat: 12-4pm)
- Tipsy Tapas – 3 tapas and drink refills for 90 mins (Fri: 12-5pm. Sat: 12-4pm. £38 per person
- Contact details
Pizza Hut – Corporation Street
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- LUNCH: buffet for £9.99 (11am-3pm), or £15.99 for buffet, salad, unlimited drinks and ice cream
- TAKEAWAY: from £15.99 for a pizza, side and drink, £49.99 for 4 pizzas, 4 sides and drinks
- GROUP BOOKINGS: upstairs seating for hire, to book for more than 10, call 0161 835 2233
- Contact details
Pizza Luxe – Manchester Arndale
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- LUNCH: £9 offer Monday-Thursday
- PIZZA & A PINT: £12 Sunday – Thursday
- Contact details
Tast Catala – King Street
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- LUNCH DEAL: 3 tapas for £18, Tuesday – Friday, Sunday All Day
- GROUP BOOKINGS: Contact Maia Craig for set menus, pre-orders and spaces
- Christmas at Tast
- End of Summer Set Menu: until 15 September, 5pm-10pm
- Wine Club at Tast
- Contact details
TGI Fridays, Royal Exchange
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- 2-4-1 Cocktails. All day. Everyday
Health & Wellbeing Deals
King Street Gym – King Street
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- CORPORATE MEMBERSHIP: £23.95/month, no joining fee, 1 month rolling contract (standard rate £29.95, 6 month contract)
- Includes group training, gym, pool, steam and sauna, and classes including spin, DanceFIT, yoga and pilates
Email membership@kingstreetgym.co.uk
Pure Gym – Market Street
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- Join from £15.99
- 24 hour access 7 days a week
- Over 45 classes per week
- Corporate packages with £0 joining fee
- No cancellation period and free amendments
- To qualify for corporate membership, a minimum of 20 employees are required
*Free advertisement opportunity for Manchester Office Network businesses. Pure Gym are looking for at least 12 companies to advertise on their Welcome Board.*
Email kelly.sullavan@puregym.com
IOLLA – St Ann’s Square
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- -15% off all eyewear and accessories with code IOLLAMNCBID15
- Bring old glasses to the store recycling station
- Order online at IOLLA.com or visit the St Ann’s Square showroom
- Opportunity for a free eyewear pop-up and wellness workshop in your office
Email katiearathoon@IOLLA.com
Steroplast Healthcare Supplies
- 20% OFF Steroplast first aid products for offices (e.g. First Aid and Burns Kits)
- Order on the website (steroplast.co.uk) and quote CITYCO20
- Corporate logos can be added to kits on 12+ orders of the same product
- Steroplast can offer a free a site visit and office assessment with no obligation to purchase
Email erica.roberts@cityco.com
Operational Briefings and Training
Sign-up your teams to Manchester BID’s various FREE corporate briefings and training sessions.
Email erica.roberts@cityco.com
Operational ‘TableTop’ Training for Offices
- Are you a Fire Marshall, Duty Manager or have a role in office emergency planning? Join a scenario-based training session facilitated by Manchester BID
- Discussion topics will include how to manage fire, evacuations, lock down, protests, firearm incidents, bomb threats
- The sessions act as a ‘live’ business continuity session to stimulate conversation and anaylse communication plan
Email erica.roberts@cityco.com
HSBC Financial Wellbeing Programme
- Tell your teams about HSBC’s *free* Financial Wellbeing Programme, open to everyone and irrespective of who staff bank with
- Includes guidance around topics including Managing and growing your wealth, Managing Debt, Coping with the Cost of Living, Pensions, Home Buying, Legacies, Retirement
- Training is available in person, via group, or virtually
Email erica.roberts@cityco.com
Team Building Opportunities
Manchester Office Network: Social Events
- Join events that showcase city centre hotels, venues and cultural spaces to potential meetings and events bookers
- We’ve held events at the Stock Exchange Hotel, Urban Playground, Flight Club Darts, Moxy, Malmaison and more
Email erica.roberts@cityco.com
Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel: Networking Event
- Thursday 21st September 2023, 5-8pm
Email erica.roberts@cityco.com
Hospitality Action Walk
- Sunday 8th October
- A 20K charity ‘Walk for Wellbeing’
Register at hospitalityaction.enthuse.com/cf/walk-for-wellbeing-manchester
LGBTQ+ Manchester City Centre Walking Trail
- Take a new trail developed by Manchester BID with tour guide and playwright Chris Hoyle
- visitmanchester.com/ideas-and-inspiration/manchester-lgbtq-trail
- Download the trail map to print out
Volunteering Opportunities
Spare some team time to help people and causes across Manchester.
- Check out the many opportunities via the Manchester Volunteer Centre
- Check out the many opportunities via the Manchester University Volunteer Hub
- Support Manchester’s homelessness charity Real Change MCR
- Volunteer with Manchester Libraries
- Clean up your doorstep with Keep Britain Tidy
- Get green-fingered with the National Trust
