West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026 Venue Hire & Catering

Official notice

Authority: WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED (Public body)

Below threshold - limited competition

Sectors: Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services (55) Delivery: West Midlands (UKG3)

Awarded value£25,571published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 9 Dec 2025

Awarded to TB Resort Operations Limited

What is being bought

Published requirement description

The West Midlands Growth Company (WMGC) is seeking a high-quality venue to host the West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026.

The Awards celebrate tourism businesses that enhance the West Midlands' reputation as a world-class destination for national and international visitors.

The event will take place in spring 2026 and requires a venue capable of hosting at least 300 guests in a banquet-style setting. The chosen venue must deliver a seamless, professional experience for guests, finalists, sponsors, and VIPs, reflecting the prestige and excellence the awards celebrate.

The requirements for the venue are:

Accommodate minimum 300 guests in a banquet-style setup, with space for a stage, AV equipment, and entertainment.
Be located within the West Midlands region with easy access to major roads and public transport.
Deliver high-quality hospitality, including a three-course plated meal with dietary options.
Provide professional, experienced event service staff throughout the evening.
Offer on-site or nearby parking and accommodation.
Allow access from mid-day for setup, rehearsals, and AV testing.
Offer added-value experiences for sponsors and VIPs, e.g., exclusive tours, behind-the-scenes access, or branded hospitality areas.
Provide digital signage or display screens for sponsor branding and event messaging.
Reflect the prestige and celebratory nature of an awards event.

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1Awarded

Delivery: West Midlands

55120000 Hotel meeting and conference services

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record

Procedure method: Below threshold - limited competition
Legal basis: UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
Notice status: Awarded
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered: Unspecified in notice
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 28 Jan 2026, 12:41 GMT
Last source update: 28 Jan 2026, 12:41 GMT
Authority reference: 2025-WMGC-0644
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-007572
Latest notice: Contract details notice (UK7)
Delivery area: West Midlands (UKG3)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0610db Find a Tender

Notice history

1 event · 1 release on Find a Tender

Contract details notice published
28 Jan 2026, 12:41 GMT
UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 1

Awarded value £25,5711 contract exc. VAT

Contracts signed 1latest 9 Dec 2025

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
TB Resort Operations LimitedSME	£25,571 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

West Midlands Tourism Awards 2026 - Venue Hire & Catering · TB Resort Operations LimitedSME
Signed
9 Dec 2025
Value
£25,571
Period
9 Dec 2025 – 17 Mar 2026
Status
active

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

WEST MIDLANDS GROWTH COMPANY LIMITED

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-COH: 01631329 · GB-PPON: PMVR-8297-WCWN 11th Floor The Colmore Building, Birmingham, West Midlands, B4 6ATContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

TB Resort Operations LimitedAwarded supplier The Belfry, Wishaw, Sutton Coldfield, West Midlands., West Midlands, B76 9PRContact email

Official documents & specifications (1)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender28 Jan 2026, 12:41 GMT