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title: "GMCA 1753 Global AI Cities Summit - Consultancy"
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# GMCA 1753 Global AI Cities Summit - Consultancy

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b62e

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## Summary

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority has awarded a consultancy contract for the GMCA 1753 Global AI Cities Summit. The procurement falls under the services industry category and encompasses research and development consultancy as well as event services. This process was completed with Pendragon International Media Ltd securing the contract. The project period spanned from 1st April 2026 to 10th July 2026, with a total contract value of £35,998.80. The procurement method was direct, classified as below threshold without competition, focusing on logistics, event management, and promotional activities. The initiative was orchestrated from Manchester, yet it embraces engagement across the UK, enhancing the global AI community's connectivity and knowledge exchange.

For businesses, this contract presents fertile ground for growth—especially for firms experienced in consultancy, event management, or digital marketing. SMEs with skills in orchestrating large-scale events, developing digital platforms, or managing comprehensive stakeholder engagements would find such opportunities lucrative. Organisations specialising in AI, technology innovations, or specialised consumer engagements stand to benefit from aligning with Greater Manchester Combined Authority’s strategic initiatives, thereby gaining a footing in the burgeoning AI sector and establishing themselves as lead contributors to future urban innovation events.

## Notice

Consultancy services to: Plan, manage and logistically manage and run the Global AI Cities Summit events; Manage the design and production of event materials, with input and support from GMCA; Create, host, maintain and update a website, also to manage registration capture and securely manage that data; Source venues, suppliers and contractors relevant to run the events; Work with GMCA to develop an agenda, recruit speakers and manage the speaker process; Draft sponsorship packages (for GMCA agreement), seek sponsorship and funding towards the events, manage the sponsor process and at-event experience; Manage, control and meet agreed costs of the events; Invite speakers where direct contact from GMCA is not required; Provide visible support, communications and marketing of the event, and proactive promotion of registration in partnership with GMCA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056750-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 10 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,999 |

## 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 | PENDRAGON INTERNATIONAL MEDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services
- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 14:33 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056750-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056750-2026
  16th June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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