---
title: "GMCA 1979 Host Venue for Green Summit 2026"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c566"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-07-07"
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# GMCA 1979 Host Venue for Green Summit 2026

Buyer: GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06c566

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "GMCA 1979 Host Venue for Green Summit 2026," managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, has reached completion with its recent award. The procurement involved services within the event industry, specifically focused on hosting a one-day summit in Manchester, UK. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, under the legal framework of PA23 regulations. The contract was awarded to Eastlands Arena Limited and was signed on 2nd March 2026, for services rendered during the event on 3rd March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in event services, including venue hire, catering, and audio-visual equipment supply. SMEs in Manchester and surrounding regions, especially those with expertise in large-scale event management, could find similar future opportunities lucrative, given the potential to collaborate on high-profile events such as the Green Summit. By aligning with public authorities like the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, businesses can gain exposure and credibility in the public sector market.

## Notice

Host venue for the Green Summit 2026 event, cost inclusive of venue hire, food and beverage, furniture hire, audio and visual supply. This was a one day event. Route to Market = Exemption (Value for Money) in line with the PA23 regulations and constitution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063726-2026 |
| 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 | 7 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 3 Mar 2026 - 4 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,920 |

## 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 | EASTLANDS ARENA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79952000 - Event services

## Release History

- 7 Jul 2026 at 13:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063726-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063726-2026
  7th July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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