---
title: "Great Escape 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-067de8"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE"
published: "2026-04-08"
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# Great Escape 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-067de8

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Great Escape 2026" project has been completed by the Department for Business & Trade, a central government authority located in London. The procurement, conducted under a direct method without competition, involved the procurement of services for organising an independent music showcase and conference in Brighton, scheduled for 13th to 16th May 2026. The contract, awarded to Mama Festivals Ltd, was finalised on 7th April 2026, with a completion date for the event set for 31st May 2026. The awarded contract was below the threshold for competition, with an overall value of GBP 13,295.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in event services and large-scale event management. It suits companies with expertise in organising large gatherings, particularly in the music and entertainment sector, and those situated in or capable of operating efficiently in the UK, specifically in London and Brighton. Businesses that can provide unique offerings for music-related events or conferences could leverage such contracts to expand their market presence and portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

The Great Escape independent music showcase and conference in Brighton, from 13-16 May 2026, organised by Mama Festivals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031907-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Apr 2026 - 31 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,079 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR BUSINESS & TRADE |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1A 2DY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MAMA FESTIVALS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 8 Apr 2026 at 11:42 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031907-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031907-2026
  8th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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