---
title: "World Snooker Championships"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066618"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-10"
---

# World Snooker Championships

Buyer: SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066618

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## Summary

Sheffield City Council has concluded the award stage for the procurement process related to hosting the World Snooker Championships in April/May 2026. The contract was awarded to MATCH FIT LTD for providing specialist VIP guest liaison, talent handling, and media activation services during the event. Classified under sporting services, this procurement falls within the industry's service category and employs a limited competition method due to its below-threshold criteria. The contract, valued at £24,000, commences on 9th March 2026 and concludes on 8th July 2026. Situated in Sheffield, United Kingdom, this event marks a significant opportunity under the public authority segment led by Sheffield City Council.

Businesses specialising in event management, particularly those with experience in sports and VIP services, stand to benefit from such opportunities, enhancing their portfolio with high-profile event engagement. Small and medium-sized enterprises with skills in media activation and talent management could find this procurement advantageous for business development, aligning services with high-profile events like the World Snooker Championships. The contract indicates robust opportunities for agencies aiming to engage with sub-central governmental projects, carving a pathway for expanded business reach in sporting event services. MATCH FIT LTD, an SME, exemplifies how tailored expertise can lead to successful contributions to significant public events.

## Notice

Sheffield City Council (SCC) is preparing to host the World Snooker Championship in April/May 2026, building on established experience from previous years. SCC seeks an external agency to provide specialist VIP guest liaison, talent handling, and media activation services to maximise the impact of VIP attendance at the Finals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021232-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 9 Mar 2026 - 8 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £24,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SHEFFIELD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MATCH FIT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 92600000 - Sporting services

## Release History

- 10 Mar 2026 at 11:00 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021232-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021232-2026
  10th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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