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title: "GB-Manchester: ACE 656 STA Conference Venue Booking and catering"
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buyer: "THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND"
published: "2025-02-18"
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# GB-Manchester: ACE 656 STA Conference Venue Booking and catering

Buyer: THE ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-166bcec8-0ca2-445a-bdc1-fba3649c7387

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## Summary

The Arts Council of England has completed the procurement process for the project titled "GB-Manchester: ACE 656 STA Conference Venue Booking and Catering". This project involves booking a conference venue for 440 delegates, including AV support and catering services. The procurement falls under the industry category of hotel meeting and conference services (CPV code 55120000), and the conference is set to take place from 3rd April 2025 to 4th April 2025. The services are required across locations such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, the Rest of the World, and the UK. The tender stage commenced and concluded with the award being published on 18th February 2025, and the total contract value is £21,000 GBP.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in conference and event management services, particularly those with capabilities in AV support and catering. The winning contractor, The Lowry, reflects the scale and expertise needed for such projects. While SMEs and VCSEs were not specifically targeted for this procurement, large and well-established firms in the hospitality and event planning sectors would find this type of contract beneficial for leveraging their resources and expanding their portfolio. Engaging with such tenders allows businesses to showcase their services to influential organisations like The Arts Council of England, potentially leading to further opportunities in the public sector.

## Notice

Conference venue booking for 440 delegates including AV support and catering

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b673f6-fa79-479f-bfa8-8960d9762ae7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 2 Apr 2025 - 4 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £21,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,000 |
| 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 ARTS COUNCIL OF ENGLAND |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 1FN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE LOWRY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services

## Release History

- 18 Feb 2025 at 15:40 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b673f6-fa79-479f-bfa8-8960d9762ae7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/62b673f6-fa79-479f-bfa8-8960d9762ae7
  18th February 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/delta/respondToList.html?noticeId=927213500
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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