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title: "The supply of Event and Venue Signage Services at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited - 074-2025"
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buyer: "MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED"
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# The supply of Event and Venue Signage Services at Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited - 074-2025

Buyer: MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058664

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## Summary

The procurement process for the venue signage and branding services at the Manchester Central Convention Complex has been completed. The buying organisation, Manchester Central Convention Complex Limited, sought a supplier capable of delivering print services for a variety of events, including conferences, exhibitions, and banquets, across sites like Manchester Central Convention Complex, Junction, and Town Hall Central Library. The contract, valued at approximately £33,000 to £40,000 annually with potential work scope variances, was awarded to Astra Signs Limited, trading as Astra Group, following an open competition procurement method. The contract spans from 1st October 2025 for two years with an option for a one-year extension, and is set to enhance signage visibility and branding at key areas of the complex.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in print and branding services, especially those capable of installing and managing high-impact venue branding across diverse event scenarios. SMEs and companies offering flexible service hours could greatly benefit, given the contract's emphasis on adaptability to the dynamic events industry, as well as the possibility of engaging in broader scope direct works facilitated by preferred supplier status. Astra Signs Limited's success highlights the potential for businesses in the Greater Manchester and UKD3 region to enhance their portfolio by leveraging such public procurement opportunities.

## Notice

Manchester Central is currently looking for a company to provide print services across various sites including Manchester Central Convention Complex, Junction and Town Hall Central Library for event signage and high-impact venue branding opportunities to raise event and sponsor profiles. Signage and branding opportunities are required across various event types including conferences, exhibitions and banquets. The successful supplier will be expected to provide and install a wide range of effective print services for Manchester Central and its clients. Manchester Central gives clients the opportunity to brand key areas of the complex - including but not limited to, feature sites like our iconic station clock;, foyers, reception desks, pillars, banners windows and even snapframes in washroom cubicles. Given the dynamic nature of the events industry the successful supplier must be able to complete necessary work with flexibility and out of standard business hours (9-5). The full site plans, attached in Appendix C & D, highlights the variety of current branding opportunities at Manchester Central & Junction, the scope of opportunities however is not limited to this plan. Further to the full site overview examples of Manchester Centrals & Junctions most utilised branding opportunities are attached (providing more details) within the attached Appendix C: MCCC Branding opportunities Brochure & Appendix D: Junction Branding Opportunities Brochure. Alongside the requirement to provide effective printing services the successful supplier will be expected to attend onsite client meetings to discuss in detail any branding or signage queries together with Manchester Central representatives. The client requirements can sometimes be at short notice so next day availability would be required at times. The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years with a Manchester Central Only option to extend for a further twelve (12) months, with a commencement date of 01st October 2025 Appendix B Service Level Agreement will be adhered to in this contract. The current annual estimated contract value directly with Manchester Central is circa PS33K to PS40k and is indicative of potential direct works required. However, it should be noted that the scope of requirements varies so work at these levels is not guaranteed. Importantly it should be noted that the value in this contract effectively lies in the preferred supplier status as set out below.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Contract will be for a period of two (2) years with a Manchester Central Only option to extend for a further twelve (12) months, with a initial commencement date of 01st October 2025

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070826-2025 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 3 Nov 2025 - 31 Oct 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | £40,000 |
| Awards value | £120,000 |
| Contracts value | £120,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MANCHESTER CENTRAL CONVENTION COMPLEX LIMITED |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M2 3GX |
| 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 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ASTRA SIGNS LIMITED - TRADING AS ASTRA GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter
- 79341000 - Advertising services

## Release History

- 4 Nov 2025 at 12:59 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070826-2025
- 10 Oct 2025 at 11:20 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064145-2025
- 12 Aug 2025 at 14:40 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048126-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070826-2025
  4th November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064145-2025
  10th October 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048126-2025
  12th August 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4212
  Venue Signage and Branding - 074-2025 - ITT
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4213
  Appendix A - Manchester Central Terms and Conditions - 2025 - Draft
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4214
  Appendix B - Service Level Agreement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4215
  Appendix C - MCCC Branding Opportunities Brochure
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4216
  Appendix D - Junction Branding Opportunities Brochure
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4217
  Appendix E - Background and Company Values
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-4218
  Appendix F - Sustainable Procurement
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7326
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-7327

## Notice URLs

- http://www.astragroup.co.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/

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