Award

Venue for Meeting

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Award

19 Feb 2026 at 10:15

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has led to the awarding of a contract for providing a venue for a large-scale meeting. Categorised under event services, the tender falls within the services industry category. It was actioned by Greater Manchester Police through the exemption process according to GMP's Contract Standing Orders. The procurement method was direct and below threshold without competition, targeting specific suppliers. The chosen location for the event is within the region of Greater Manchester, UKD3, and the contract was signed on 30th October 2025 for a single-day event on 5th November 2025. The associated contract value is £9,144, excluding VAT.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in large-scale event management, particularly those able to offer bespoke venues or comprehensive event services suitable for high-profile meetings. The lack of competition highlights the potential for established entities or those with existing relationships with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority or similar authorities to leverage direct procurement opportunities. Companies with experience in servicing public authority events or those looking to strengthen their public sector portfolios may find avenues for growth with such procurement engagements.

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Notice Title

Venue for Meeting

Notice Description

Venue for large scale meeting. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0657c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015092-2026
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

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£9,144 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Feb 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
5 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2025 24 hours
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
+441618561140

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

SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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