--- title: "Event Management Enterprise Festival" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ec4f7ee2-25f1-4073-8ec3-7c88ebad092c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec4f7ee2-25f1-4073-8ec3-7c88ebad092c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec4f7ee2-25f1-4073-8ec3-7c88ebad092c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec4f7ee2-25f1-4073-8ec3-7c88ebad092c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE GROWTH COMPANY" published: "2024-01-31" --- # Event Management Enterprise Festival Buyer: THE GROWTH COMPANY Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec4f7ee2-25f1-4073-8ec3-7c88ebad092c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ec4f7ee2-25f1-4073-8ec3-7c88ebad092c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ec4f7ee2-25f1-4073-8ec3-7c88ebad092c.json) ## Summary The Growth Company in Manchester is inviting tenders for the "Event Management Enterprise Festival" to be held in late March 2024 in Greater Manchester. The event is expected to host around 500 delegates and exhibitors, catering to existing users of the ''EnterprisingYou'' service, stakeholders, and prospective clients in the foundational economy sector of Greater Manchester. The tender deadline is 9th February 2024, and the contract period is from 14th February to 31st March 2024. This open procedure tender falls under the services category, specifically for event services and cultural event organisation services. This tender by The Growth Company presents an opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) in the event services industry to participate. Businesses involved in event planning, venue management, catering, entertainment, and marketing strategy are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, allowing diverse businesses to bid for this contract and contribute to the success of the "Event Management Enterprise Festival" in Greater Manchester. ## Notice This is a one-off event, to be held in late March 2024 in Greater Manchester. The number of delegates and exhibitors is expected to be circa. 500. The venue must also allow for outside catering and "shell/stand" provision, including electricity points and wi-fi. In addition, we would hope that the venue can support the facilitation of a "makers' market" for our existing clients as a showcase (legislation is such that no permits are required if the market is held outside, with the permission of the landowner - though it is expected that the events company will make their own assurances in this regard as to any potential legal restrictions or accreditations required.) The event audience is expected to be: - Existing users of the ''EnterprisingYou'' and wider GM BGH service - Stakeholders and referral partners inc. strategic partners - Prospective clients of the service - Pre-startups, sole traders, freelancers, micro and businesses (foundational economy sector) all based or trading in GM. Specific tasks to be performed by the supplier are: * Event planning: in the initial stages, the GM Business Growth Hub (GM BGH) team will facilitate a roundtable with the event producers to provide a holistic overview of what we expect on the day of the event. The event producers will then take this away and begin the practical steps required to meet the brief. * Create and manage a landing page for event registration: make ready and transfer registration data. * Source venue and manage contract terms including payment (venue must allow for numerous factors pre-determined by the GM BGH team such as permission for outdoor catering, external space to allow for market stalls and any other reasonable allowances.) * Liaise with exhibitors to ensure full use of available stands. * Liaise with caterers, entertainment & any other staff required on the day of the event to ensure the event runs smoothly. * Plan & deliver appropriate strategy to encourage event attendance and to track impact of the event on the day. * Monitor the registrations and identify contingency plans if not hitting the attendance levels * Organise a post meeting to present an overview of how the event achieved its aims and objectives. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68dc7530-a4a7-46fa-a9f8-ad53c20af446 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 14 Feb 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE GROWTH COMPANY | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79952000 - Event services - 79952100 - Cultural event organisation services ## Release History - 31 Jan 2024 at 11:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68dc7530-a4a7-46fa-a9f8-ad53c20af446 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68dc7530-a4a7-46fa-a9f8-ad53c20af446 31st January 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://app.panacea-software.com/growth/ Click above to Apply (link to e-procurement portal) ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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