---
title: "Large meeting venue"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05e64a"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-11-21"
---

# Large meeting venue

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05e64a

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## Summary

The procurement process was initiated and completed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority for the Greater Manchester Police, concerning the provision of a large meeting venue. The procurement was finalised via a direct method, under GMP's exemption process in accordance with their Contract Standing Orders, meaning it was below the competitive threshold. The awarded contract was made to the Concorde Conference Centre located in Altrincham, UK. The relevant industry categories are hotel meeting and conference services, as well as event services. The contract, valued at £13,200 gross, was signed on 26 September 2025, and covers the period from 1 May 2026 to 30 June 2026.

This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for entities specialising in event management, particularly those capable of offering extensive conference and meeting facilities. Large venue providers and event service companies can exploit this opportunity by aligning their offerings with the procurement requirements, especially those within the Greater Manchester region or capable of servicing the area effectively. The streamlined procurement method suggests that well-established, large-scale providers are well-suited to the contracts exempt from competition, which could enhance their portfolio and establish beneficial governmental relationships.

## Notice

Large meeting venue Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. The date the contract is signed is the date the exemption has been approved. The contract dates are based on the requirements of the exemption and value. An exemption may not exceed its maximum value and therefore the end date may be sooner if the value is exhausted. Contracted by Greater Manchester Combined Authority for Greater Manchester Police.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076023-2025 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Jun 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 6EU |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CONCORDE CONFERENCE CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 55120000 - Hotel meeting and conference services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2025 at 13:01 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076023-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076023-2025
  21st November 2025 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gmp.police.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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