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Great Escape 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE

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08 Apr 2026 at 11:42

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Great Escape 2026" project has been completed by the Department for Business & Trade, a central government authority located in London. The procurement, conducted under a direct method without competition, involved the procurement of services for organising an independent music showcase and conference in Brighton, scheduled for 13th to 16th May 2026. The contract, awarded to Mama Festivals Ltd, was finalised on 7th April 2026, with a completion date for the event set for 31st May 2026. The awarded contract was below the threshold for competition, with an overall value of GBP 13,295.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in event services and large-scale event management. It suits companies with expertise in organising large gatherings, particularly in the music and entertainment sector, and those situated in or capable of operating efficiently in the UK, specifically in London and Brighton. Businesses that can provide unique offerings for music-related events or conferences could leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Great Escape 2026

Notice Description

The Great Escape independent music showcase and conference in Brighton, from 13-16 May 2026, organised by Mama Festivals.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-067de8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031907-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£11,079 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
6 Apr 2026 - 31 May 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
DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1A 2DY
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MAMA FESTIVALS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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