Award

Large meeting venue

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

21 Nov 2025 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerning the Greater Manchester Combined Authority involves a contract awarded to the Bolton Wanderers Football Club for the provision of a large meeting venue service. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically hotel meeting and conference services. The procurement utilised a direct method below threshold without competition, as permitted by Greater Manchester Police's exemption process. The contractual period for this project is set from 1st May 2026 to 30th June 2026, valued at £12,000, with the contract having been signed on 24th September 2025. The venue is located in Bolton, within the Greater Manchester region, UK.

This contract award presents opportunities for businesses operating in the large venue and hospitality sectors, particularly those able to offer high-capacity conferencing spaces. Large enterprises that can efficiently cater to public authority requirements stand to benefit significantly. Businesses with established infrastructure for handling significant gatherings, ensuring compliance with regional legislation, and capable of providing services that align with the specific demands of law enforcement authorities could leverage this tender for substantial growth in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

Large meeting venue

Notice Description

Large meeting venue Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05e628
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/075959-2025
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

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£12,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 1-6 months
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
01618561140

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

BOLTON WANDERERS FOOTBALL CLUB

Further Information

Notice Documents

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