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World Snooker Championships

SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL

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10 Mar 2026 at 11:00

Summary of the contracting process

Sheffield City Council has concluded the award stage for the procurement process related to hosting the World Snooker Championships in April/May 2026. The contract was awarded to MATCH FIT LTD for providing specialist VIP guest liaison, talent handling, and media activation services during the event. Classified under sporting services, this procurement falls within the industry's service category and employs a limited competition method due to its below-threshold criteria. The contract, valued at £24,000, commences on 9th March 2026 and concludes on 8th July 2026. Situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom, this event marks a significant opportunity under the public authority segment led by Sheffield City Council.

Businesses specialising in event management, particularly those with experience in sports and VIP services, stand to benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their portfolio with high-profile event engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises with skills in media activation and talent management could find this procurement advantageous for business development, aligning services with high-profile events like the World Snooker Championships. The contract indicates robust opportunities for agencies aiming to engage with sub-central governmental projects, carving a pathway for expanded business reach in sporting event services. MATCH FIT LTD, an SME, exemplifies how tailored expertise can lead to successful contributions to significant public events.

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Notice Title

World Snooker Championships

Notice Description

Sheffield City Council (SCC) is preparing to host the World Snooker Championship in April/May 2026, building on established experience from previous years. SCC seeks an external agency to provide specialist VIP guest liaison, talent handling, and media activation services to maximise the impact of VIP attendance at the Finals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066618
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021232-2026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92600000 - Sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Jul 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
SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2HH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MATCH FIT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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