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Exhibition Space at The Meetings Show 2026

LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL

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26 Feb 2026 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool City Council has concluded its procurement process for securing exhibition space at The Meetings Show 2026, a significant opportunity in the retail trade services sector. The show will be held in Liverpool from 24th June to 25th June 2026, providing a platform for businesses to showcase their offerings. The procurement method used was direct, falling below the threshold without competition, and the current stage is the award stage, with the contract expected to be signed by 2nd March 2026. The buyer's contact point is located in the Cunard Building, Liverpool.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in retail trade services, particularly those suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) ready to participate in exhibition and promotional activities. As the supplier currently awarded this contract is Northstar Travel Media UK, there is an indicative precedence for larger businesses in this space offering comprehensive services. Businesses specialising in exhibition management, promotional activities, and retail-focused events will find this contract beneficial for expanding their networks and market presence within the UK, especially considering the prominent location and sector focus.

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Notice Title

Exhibition Space at The Meetings Show 2026

Notice Description

Exhibition Space at The Meetings Show 2026 24.6.2026 to 25.6.2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d38
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017430-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services


CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,180 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
23 Jun 2026 - 25 Jun 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1DS
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NORTHSTAR TRAVEL MEDIA UK (NORTHSTAR TRAVEL MEDIA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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