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Audio control equipment for Party Conference

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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29 Sep 2025 at 08:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Audio control equipment for Party Conference" was initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, acting on behalf of Greater Manchester Police. This contract falls under the "Recreational, cultural and sporting services" industry category, primarily aimed at providing the necessary audio control equipment, including setup and teardown, for an upcoming party conference. The procurement stage for this tender is complete, as it was awarded to Sterling Event Group Limited via a direct procurement method, specifically using GMP's exemption process without competition. The contract, valued at £12,998.40 gross, was signed on 26th September 2025 and runs from 3rd October to 8th October 2025. The buying organisation is based at 56 Oxford Street, Manchester, UK.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in event services, especially those with expertise in audio and technical equipment for large gatherings. Sterling Event Group Limited, a large-scale enterprise located in Manchester Airport, was the chosen supplier, highlighting the potential for well-established companies with a robust regional presence and capacity to handle significant technical requirements. Such contracts are beneficial for businesses looking to strengthen their profile in delivering major event services, build on their project portfolio, and enhance their credibility in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Audio control equipment for Party Conference

Notice Description

Audio control equipment For party conference. Includes setup and decommission at end of event. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060351-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£10,832 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
2 Oct 2025 - 8 Oct 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@gmp.police.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

STERLING EVENT GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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