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title: "Invitation to Quote: Event Development Services"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED"
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# Invitation to Quote: Event Development Services

Buyer: THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14e6014e-57b8-4360-ba39-27c85ee8e624

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Invitation to Quote: Event Development Services" was initiated by the GC Business Growth Hub (BGH), located in Manchester, England. The procurement falls under the "Event services" industry and is currently at the Award stage. The procurement method used is an open procedure for contracts below the threshold, with a tender period that closed on 21 June 2019. The anticipated contract period is from 24 June 2019 to 23 June 2020, with a contract value of £20,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the event management and consultancy sectors, particularly those with experience in delivering large-scale events, as well as regional workshops. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-placed to compete, especially those that can demonstrate a proven track record of collaboration with organisations like the GC Business Growth Hub. By participating in this procurement, businesses can engage in a variety of events aimed at fostering growth and innovation in the region.

## Notice

GC Business Growth Hub (BGH) wishes to appoint a company, or associate to become part of the Growth Hub team providing event development services, consultancy and advice as part of overseeing the development and delivery of key events. This includes major regional events, such as Venturfest and smaller events during 2019-21 The successful provider is expected to be embedded within internal team and will work with team members and suppliers, including speaker agencies. The provider will also work with local and regional partners as required to secure buy in and help shape events. The GC Business Growth Hub delivers a huge range of events each year, from bespoke workshops for 10 to 15 delegates to major flagship events, with Venturefest North West being GC Business Growth Hubs largest single event attracting more than 1,200 delegates. This Invitation to Quote focuses typically on support for larger events

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd22d70-fe86-4905-aea4-5b75b09e29eb |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2019 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2019 - 23 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £20,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,840 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE BUSINESS GROWTH HUB LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 5JW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Deansgate |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TALKING TANGIBLE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2019 at 13:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd22d70-fe86-4905-aea4-5b75b09e29eb
- 14 Jun 2019 at 15:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80991a0e-c64d-42fd-aca4-694eceace34a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ccd22d70-fe86-4905-aea4-5b75b09e29eb
  15th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/80991a0e-c64d-42fd-aca4-694eceace34a
  14th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/708ad337-735d-4754-a7f8-6c23c9e0daec
  Quotation requirements
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a7a8465b-6942-4ed5-934b-e2fe26d1a49f
  Quotation Form
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ae8e7846-de78-4794-a095-c2036046d0ee
  Terms and Conditions

## Notice URLs

- https://www.businessgrowthhub.com/tenders

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