Published date: 11 August 2025

Open opportunity - This means that the contract is currently active, and the buying department is looking for potential suppliers to fulfil the contract.


Closing: 12 September 2025, 1pm

Contract summary

Industry

  • Exhibition equipment - 39154000

  • Exhibition stands - 39154100

  • Direct marketing services - 79342100

    • Promotional services - 79342200

    • Customer survey services - 79342310

    • Customer satisfaction survey - 79342311

    • Event services - 79952000

    • Cultural event organisation services - 79952100

    • Festival organisation services - 79953000

    • Fair and exhibition organisation services - 79956000

    • Advertising photography services - 79961100

    • Specialised photography services - 79961300

Location of contract

M1 5JW

Value of contract

£50,000

Procurement reference

T25003-140

Published date

11 August 2025

Closing date

12 September 2025

Closing time

1pm

Contract start date

1 October 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure (below threshold)

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

This procedure can be used for procurements below the relevant contract value threshold.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

Description

The GM BGH Enterprise Team is preparing to host a flagship event for our clients and stakeholders, designed to inspire, connect and celebrate business growth and entrepreneurship across Greater Manchester.
We are looking to appoint a lead contractor who can deliver a full, end-to-end event management service, ensuring a seamless experience from concept to completion.

The appointed contractor will take responsibility for all elements of the event, which will include:

Planning and venue sourcing
Marketing and promotion of the event
Production of marketing materials
Booking musicians and entertainment
Sourcing and setting up all relevant AV equipment
Event day coordination, including facilitation and organisation
Post-event data capture and reporting
Hiring a videographer and managing the filming on the day

This event will showcase our commitment to supporting and championing the business community, and we are seeking a delivery partner who can help us create an impactful and memorable occasion.

How to Apply:
Suppliers interested in this opportunity should register on the Panacea Supplier Platform: https://app.panacea-software.com/growth

Once registered, navigate to 'Register Interest', click 'Participate', and then go to 'My Questionnaires' to download the tender documents.

All submissions must be made through the Panacea Portal. Please ensure that all required documents are included in the 'Response' section of the questionnaire, either individually or as a Zip file. Once your documents are uploaded, you can proceed to 'Submit' your bid.

The tender documents include detailed specifications, along with the assessment and evaluation criteria that will be used to review bids.

Deadline for submission: 13:00 on 12th September 2025.

More information

Links

How to apply

Follow the instructions given in the description or the more information section.

About the buyer

Contact name

Bassel Akkad

Address

Lee House
Manchester
M15JW
England

Email

Bassel.Akkad@growthco.uk