Notice Information
Notice Title
West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026 Venue Hire & Catering
Notice Description
The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is seeking a high-quality venue to host the West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026. The Awards celebrate tourism businesses that enhance the West Midlands' reputation as a world-class destination for national and international visitors. The event will take place in spring 2026 and requires a venue capable of hosting at least 300 guests in a banquet-style setting. The chosen venue must deliver a seamless, professional experience for guests, finalists, sponsors, and VIPs, reflecting the prestige and excellence the awards celebrate. The requirements for the venue are: * Accommodate minimum 300 guests in a banquet-style setup, with space for a stage, AV equipment, and entertainment. * Be located within the West Midlands region with easy access to major roads and public transport. * Deliver high-quality hospitality, including a three-course plated meal with dietary options. * Provide professional, experienced event service staff throughout the evening. * Offer on-site or nearby parking and accommodation. * Allow access from mid-day for setup, rehearsals, and AV testing. * Offer added-value experiences for sponsors and VIPs, e.g., exclusive tours, behind-the-scenes access, or branded hospitality areas. * Provide digital signage or display screens for sponsor branding and event messaging. * Reflect the prestige and celebratory nature of an awards event.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-0610db
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007572-2026
- Current Stage
- Award
- All Stages
- Award
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK7 - Contract Details Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Limited
- Procurement Method Details
- Below threshold - limited competition
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- SME
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
- £25,570 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 28 Jan 20263 weeks ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 9 Dec 20252 months ago
- Contract Period
- 9 Dec 2025 - 17 Mar 2026 1-6 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Complete
- Lots Status
- Complete
- Awards Status
- Active
- Contracts Status
- Active
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@wmgrowth.com
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- BIRMINGHAM
- Postcode
- B4 6AT
- Post Town
- Birmingham
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLG West Midlands (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLG3 West Midlands
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLG31 Birmingham
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Birmingham
- Electoral Ward
- Ladywood
- Westminster Constituency
- Birmingham Ladywood
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007572-2026
28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
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