---
title: "Venue for Meeting"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0657c9"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-02-19"
---

# Venue for Meeting

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0657c9

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority has led to the awarding of a contract for providing a venue for a large-scale meeting. Categorised under event services, the tender falls within the services industry category. It was actioned by Greater Manchester Police through the exemption process according to GMP's Contract Standing Orders. The procurement method was direct and below threshold without competition, targeting specific suppliers. The chosen location for the event is within the region of Greater Manchester, UKD3, and the contract was signed on 30th October 2025 for a single-day event on 5th November 2025. The associated contract value is £9,144, excluding VAT.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in large-scale event management, particularly those able to offer bespoke venues or comprehensive event services suitable for high-profile meetings. The lack of competition highlights the potential for established entities or those with existing relationships with the Greater Manchester Combined Authority or similar authorities to leverage direct procurement opportunities. Companies with experience in servicing public authority events or those looking to strengthen their public sector portfolios may find avenues for growth with such procurement engagements.

## Notice

Venue for large scale meeting. Awarded via GMP's exemption process as per GMP Contract Standing Orders. 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/015092-2026 |
| 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 | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 5 Nov 2025 - 5 Nov 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £9,144 |

## 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 | SCIENCE MUSEUM GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 19 Feb 2026 at 10:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015092-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015092-2026
  19th February 2026 - 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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