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GB-St. Helens: Contract Award Notice - Torus Colleague Conference Event Management

TORUS GROUP

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Torus Group's contract for managing their colleague conference event, categorised under CPV code 79952000 for event services. The contract was awarded on 6th March 2026 to CONNECT IN EVENTS LIMITED, a large-scale business based in Manchester. The event management services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom and the contract commenced on 13th March 2026, continuing until 27th November 2026. The tender process, initiated through an unspecified procurement method, had its period ending on 27th February 2026, and the award notice was published on 24th March 2026, confirming the completion of the procurement stage.

This contract offers substantial business opportunities, particularly for large-scale firms specialising in event management services within the North West region. While SMEs and VCSEs may not be particularly suitable given the scale, businesses with the capacity to provide comprehensive event services can benefit from the collaboration and networking opportunities presented by the Torus Colleague Conference. Companies looking to expand their operations in the event management sector should consider similar tenders that require demonstrated expertise and significant resources to manage large-scale events.

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Notice Title

GB-St. Helens: Contract Award Notice - Torus Colleague Conference Event Management

Notice Description

Torus Colleague Conference Event Management

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-cd90068b-3b68-48e0-840c-a884aac516e8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68bd63fa-5daa-4af7-a031-af6d90403ddf
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£31,620 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,620 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
27 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20264 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 27 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TORUS GROUP
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ST. HELENS
Postcode
WA9 1LD
Post Town
Warrington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD71 East Merseyside
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
St. Helens
Electoral Ward
Peasley Cross & Fingerpost
Westminster Constituency
St Helens South and Whiston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CONNECT IN EVENTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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