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25 Jun 2026 at 07:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has successfully completed a procurement process for appointing an Event Manager for the 2026 AI Summit. This tender, categorised under management-related services, utilised a direct procurement method below threshold without competition. Cool Breeze Agency, a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME), has been awarded the contract, which runs from 29th May 2026 to 29th November 2026, with a gross contract value of £34,560. The procurement process has concluded with the contract now active across various regions within the United Kingdom, including areas coded from UKC to UKK.

This tender highlights significant opportunities for SMEs specialising in event management and related services. With a focus on planning and executing high-profile conferences such as AI summits, companies capable of delivering innovative and comprehensive management solutions can benefit from such contracts. The geographical scope and recognition associated with the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority further bolster business profiles, providing a platform for expanding market reach and showcasing expertise in managing significant industry events.

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Notice Title

AI Summit Event Manager

Notice Description

Event Manager for 2026 AI Summit

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bca7
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059645-2026
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79420000 - Management-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£28,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
28 May 2026 - 29 Nov 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
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

COOL BREEZE AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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