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The supply of Event and Venue Signage Services at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited - 074-2025

MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

04 Nov 2025 at 12:59

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

10 Oct 2025 at 12:20

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Aug 2025 at 15:40

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the venue signage and branding services at the Manchester Central Convention Complex has been completed. The buying organisation, Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited, sought a supplier capable of delivering print services for a variety of events, including conferences, exhibitions, and banquets, across sites like Manchester Central Convention Complex, Junction, and Town Hall Central Library. The contract, valued at approximately £33,000 to £40,000 annually with potential work scope variances, was awarded to Astra Signs Limited, trading as Astra Group, following an open competition procurement method. The contract spans from 1st October 2025 for two years with an option for a one-year extension, and is set to enhance signage visibility and branding at key areas of the complex.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in print and branding services, especially those capable of installing and managing high-impact venue branding across diverse event scenarios. SMEs and companies offering flexible service hours could greatly benefit, given the contract's emphasis on adaptability to the dynamic events industry, as well as the possibility of engaging in broader scope direct works facilitated by preferred supplier status. Astra Signs Limited's success highlights the potential for businesses in the Greater Manchester and UKD3 region to enhance their portfolio by leveraging such public procurement opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

The supply of Event and Venue Signage Services at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited - 074-2025

Notice 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 PS33K to PS40k 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058664
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070826-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

79341000 - Advertising services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
3 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M2 3GX
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASTRA SIGNS LIMITED - Trading as Astra Group

Further Information

Notice Documents

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