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title: "Training and accommodation venue."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fd79"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-29"
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# Training and accommodation venue.

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fd79

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Training and accommodation venue" was conducted by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority on behalf of Greater Manchester Police. The procurement falls under the services industry category with a focus on hotel services, and the location pertinent to the contract is in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the award and contract signed as of 26 September 2025. This contract was awarded using a direct procurement method, specifically "below threshold - without competition," and is valued at £40,000 with a gross amount of £48,000. The contract period runs from 26 September 2026 to 31 March 2027.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in providing training and accommodation venues, particularly those offering hotel services. Given the direct procurement method and lack of competition, large-scale enterprises capable of rapidly meeting tailored requirements, such as VUR Village Trading Limited, are well-suited to similar contracts. Businesses can leverage such tenders to build relationships with government authorities, expand their footprint in the public sector, and secure substantial financial engagements. As this procurement originated in Greater Manchester, it is particularly relevant for businesses looking to establish or expand their services within this region or similar sub-central government markets.

## Notice

Provision of venue for training. 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/086215-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Sep 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £40,000 |

## 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 | VUR VILLAGE TRADING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

### Codes

- 55100000 - Hotel services

## Release History

- 29 Dec 2025 at 09:53 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086215-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086215-2025
  29th December 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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