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Directory of Specialist Suppliers to Major Sports Events July 2010
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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List of Contents
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Introduction ................................................................................... 3
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Track record of Northwest-based companies .................................. 3
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Structure and companies ................................................................ 3
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Northwest sporting successes ........................................................ 4
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Contact details................................................................................ 4
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Supply Categories ........................................................................... 5 Section Section Section Section Section Section
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Bidding and Planning ................................................................ 9 Venue Design, Construction, Fit Out and Overlay........................ 21 Event Delivery ....................................................................... 49 Marketing, Communications & Media ........................................ 60 Human Resources .................................................................. 76 Legacy ................................................................................. 83
Index – Alphabetical list of companies .................................................. 88
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Northwest Suppliers of Major Sporting Events 1.
Introduction
Businesses in the Northwest are familiar with supplying major sporting events. The hosting of the 2002 Commonwealth Games in Manchester saw 250 businesses from the region secure contracts worth ÂŁ22 million. Many of these companies have gone on to supply other major sporting events within and outside the region. The Northwest Regional Development Agency (NWDA) has compiled a directory of these companies to help event organisers access their expertise. To qualify for inclusion in the directory, every company has had to demonstrate a proven, successful and recent track record of supply to a major sporting event, backed up by references to confirm that they met the standard required by the organiser. 2.
Track record of Northwest-based companies
Northwest-based companies have supplied products and services to major sporting events and venues across the world, including the 2004 Athens Olympic and Paralympic Games, the 2006 and 2010 FIFA World Cup, and the 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games to name but a few. The Commonwealth Games was the largest sporting event to be held in the UK and, with 900,000 tickets sold, proved that the Northwest had the skills and capabilities required to run a multidisciplinary, international sporting event. The organisation and planning that went on behind the scenes was vast – arranging accommodation and food, transport, medical support, leisure facilities and security which all helped make the Games such a memorable event for those watching and taking part. Building from this we have retained and developed a highly-trained workforce with experience of working in major sporting environments. 3.
Structure and companies
Northwest companies can supply the necessary goods and services for the different stages of an event; from the conceptual and planning stages, through the project design and construction to the delivery of the actual event and legacy of the event. Bidding and planning stages: This category covers early stage services concerned with the feasibility, bidding and planning for hosting major events, including transport and security planning, economics, insurance and legal issues. Venue design, construction, fit out and overlay: The venue category covers the design, construction, fit out and overlay of goods and services to ensure the venue is ready to host the event. Event delivery: The event delivery category covers the goods and services required to run and mange the event itself, such as catering, security and crowd control, medical services, ticketing, printing, transport and accommodation. Marketing, communications and media: This category includes representing and reporting the event to the outside world. Promoting events is a key part of event delivery. It encompasses everything from press coverage and event-
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branded items to the opening and closing ceremonies. Human resources: Human resource services required cover planning, training and supplying the people who will deliver the event, including volunteers. Legacy: This category covers two key areas. Firstly, there can be additional construction work involved in dismantling and relocating temporary venues used by the event and the redevelopment of existing venues into their long-term use. In addition, most events now incorporate cultural, social, sporting and educational programmes into part of the wider delivery of an event. This can create a significant number of additional projects that will require goods and services to be delivered. 4.
Northwest sporting successes
As the UK’s leading region for sport, with a world-class reputation for hosting major world and European events, it is no surprise that the Northwest continues to attract some of the most famous and prestigious sporting occasions from across the globe. From the BT Paralympic World Cup to the Open Golf Championship, the Northwest never fails to excite or deliver. The region’s commitment to sport and sporting events was recognised at the Sport Business Sports Event Management Awards 2008. Manchester won the gold medal in the Sports City Award category and the silver medal in the Event Marketing category for the Manchester World Sport 08 campaign. 5.
Contact details
The NWDA is responsible for supporting businesses in the Northwest. Find out more about how the NWDA supports businesses at www.nwda.co.uk/business. Northwest Regional Development Agency Centre Park Renaissance House Warrington Cheshire WA1 1QN Tel: 01925 400100 Website: www.nwda.co.uk For further information about London 2012 activities in the Northwest, visit www.nwbeinspired.com
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Supply Categories
Bidding and Planning
Venue Design, Construction, Fit out and Overlay
Event Delivery
Marketing, Communications and Media
Communications Strategy
Construction and Building Services
Access and crowd control
Corporate and Sponsorship Strategy
Fit out: seating, lighting, timing, display, audio/PA
Catering
IT/Communications equipment and infrastructure
Event Management
Data and information services
Medical services / drug testing
Event marketing and branding
Printing services
Licensing and merchandising
Economic Planning and Feasibility Studies Health, Safety and Environmental Planning
Legal Services
Management Services: cost control, negotiation, contractor management
Project Planning
Masterplanning
Risk Management and Emergency Planning
Power and facilities supply
Security Planning
Signage
Transport Planning
Sports surfaces and equipment
Insurance Services IT Systems
Temporary structures, accommodation and facilities Urban and Landscape design; architecture Venue dressing Waste and recycling services
Corporate and VIP Management
Safety services Security and Accreditation Sports presentations and ceremonies Ticketing Transport and accommodation agencies
Advertising Audio-visual content producers Crisis Management
Media consultants Media/press/ broadcast operations PR and mass communications Sponsorship management Website design and management
Human Resources
Legacy
Announcers and commentators
Educational and Social projects
Athlete management and liaison
Legacy planning
Interpreters and cross-cultural advisors Recruitment Agencies Staff uniforms and equipment Volunteer strategy and management Workforce Planning and Training
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Company ACROBAT Consulting & Marketing Ltd.
Bidding & Planning
Venue: Design, Construction, Fit Out and Overlay
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Event Delivery
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Acrosec UK Ltd
50
Addleshaw Goddard LLP
11
50 22
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd
23
Airangel Ltd
24
All Turf Limited
25
Aquasure UK Ltd
26
Astra Signs Limited
27
AstSigns Ltd
28
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24
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Blueleaf 51
Bluestone Events
51
12 29
Broughton Controls Ltd Byrom Plc
52
52 30
Cestrian Imaging Christy (now known as Welspun UK Ltd)
31 77
City Catering Ltd 32
Concept Staging Ltd CRC Consulting (UK) Ltd
13
13 62
Creative Lynx 53
Definitive Events Limited Deloitte LLP Dinosaur
Human Resources
10
AFL Architects
Brabners Chaffe Street LLP
Marketing, Communications & Media
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Legacy
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DKC Ear to the Ground Ernst & Young LLP
15
ESTC Group
54
15
15 54 55
Exclusafe Lifestyle 67
67
16
Hannan Associates
34
HMG Paints Ltd
35
Icopal Ltd
36
In-Signs
37 68
Ipsos MORI North 17
17 38
Laura Coleman Flowers Ltd Learn Media Limited
67
33
Flowcrete UK Ltd
Knight Kavanagh & Page
55 66
Fast Web Media
Halliwells LLP
54 65
Eternity Sports Clothing
Finch, The Ideas Agency
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Ludus Solutions Limited MAC Sound
39 69
Made in Manchester Ltd
69 81
Manchester Event Volunteers 70
MARK Studio Ltd
82
Meridian Business Support Musco Lighting
40 71
PDI Media Promatic International Ltd
41
RPM Ltd
42
80
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Rippleffect Studio Ltd Sandgrown Consultancy Limited
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Spoken-Image Ltd Sport Event Solutions Ltd
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Sportshall Associates Ltd Strategic Leisure Stuart Canvas Products Sustainable Events (formerly Organise This)
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Swans Travel Limited
74
Tangerine PR Tensar International Ltd
44
Thorns Group
45 57
Ticketmaster Systems Limited 46
TVF Promotions UK Rally Limited Vision Creative & Communications Consultants
18 85
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Washingtons Of Congleton Ltd Watson Steel Structures Limited Words Come Easy
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58
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20
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47 48
Note: The main listing is shown in bold type
59 87
World Academy Of Sport Xenon-54
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Section 1: Bidding and Planning Global sports events such as Olympic and Paralympic Games, or the FIFA World Cup can transform the cities in which they are held. That is why so many cities compete for the honour and benefits of hosting these, and other, sporting celebrations. Bidding for and hosting events on this scale take years of planning and preparation; initially to understand whether it is feasible to take part in the competition to be chosen, then to develop and communicate the vision, gain support and plan for staging it - what needs to be done? How much it would cost? What are the risks? How can these be guarded against? Types of services listed in this section: • • • • • • • • • • •
Communications Strategy Corporate and Sponsorship Strategy Economic Planning and Feasibility Studies Health, Safety and Environmental Planning Insurance Services IT Systems and Services Legal Services Project Planning Risk Management and Emergency Planning Security Planning Transport Planning
Companies listed elsewhere in this directory that also supply into this category Company Name Acrosec UK Ltd Byrom Plc ESTC Group Finch, The Ideas Agency Learn Media Limited Sandgrown Consultancy Limited Sustainable Events (formerly Organise This)
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Bidding and Planning
Company Name: Company Address:
ACROBAT Consulting & Marketing Ltd. Marion House 62A Stockport Road Cheadle Stockport Cheshire SK8 2AF Adrian Stores 0161 286 6564 mail@acrobatonline.com www.acrobatonline.com
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Main activities include feasibility studies, marketing, sponsorship and fundraising. The company has worked on schemes to in excess of ÂŁ80M since 1995; has advised more than 15% of professional football clubs; and has consulted on major events including Commonwealth Games. They also advise local authorities and Sports National Governing Bodies. In 2009 they were appointed the first Ambassador in the United Kingdom in the progressive Football Partnerships (Worldwide) Network. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Economic Planning and Feasibility Studies Marketing, Communications and Media - Event Marketing and Branding Marketing, Communications and Media - Media Consultants Marketing, Communications and Media - PR and Mass Communication Marketing, Communications and Media - Sponsorship Management Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002
Lead Contractor
Feasibility studies and funding bids resulting in capital projects for the Commonwealth Games coming to fruition.
Football League
20062009
Lead Contractor
Specialist consultancy in compiling and managing consortia to establish new ownership and sustainability of football clubs that had financial and economic challenges.
Football League Clubs
20062009
Lead Contractor
Marketing and fundraising consultancy; awarded Entrepreneur of the Year for one assignment from Chamber of Commerce.
Kick-Off Manchester
2009
SubContractor
Co-ordination of entire marketing and event management (including sponsorship) for inaugural launch of FPN in the United Kingdom on behalf of Football Partnerships (www.footballpartnerships.com).
Key Sports Expertise Cricket Football Multi-Sport Events Paralympic Sports Rugby Union
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Bidding and Planning
Company Name: Company Address: Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Addleshaw Goddard LLP 100 Barbirolli Square Manchester M2 3 AB James Whittaker 0161 934 6329 james.whittaker@addleshawgoddard.com www.addleshawgoddard.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: Addleshaw Goddard LLP is a full service commercial law firm with particular expertise in legal aspects of organising and running large scale sporting events. Their expertise includes broadcast rights, sponsorship, merchandising, ambush marketing, property aspects, supplier contracts, opening and closing event contracts, media reputational work and employment issues. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Legal Services Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games
2007
SubContractor
Provided legal advice to an official sponsor to the event on their sponsorship contract.
Indian Premier League Cricket
2008
SubContractor
Legal advice in relation to the establishment of the event including the governance rules, the player contracts and the franchise agreements for the teams.
Rugby League Super League
2007
SubContractor
Legal advice in relation to broadcasting rights agreements for the event.
Football League
2007
Lead Contractor
Advised on the broadcast agreements for the league, including deals with Sky and the BBC and worldwide broadcast deals.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Cricket Football Motor Sports Rugby Snooker
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Bidding and Planning Company Name: Company Address: Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Brabners Chaffe Street LLP 55 King Street Manchester M2 4LQ Jason Smith 0161 836 8813 jason.smith@brabnerscs.com www.brabnerscs.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: Brabners Chaffe Street team of dedicated sports lawyers has particular expertise in sports event bidding procedures and the staging and hosting of major international events including all sponsorship, supplier, merchandising, broadcasting, new media, hospitality, ticketing and regulatory issues. Clients include FIFA; Manchester United and six other Premier League Football Clubs; FĂŠdĂŠration Internationale de Natation (FINA), the world governing body for swimming; and World Swimming Championships 2008 Limited. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Corporate and Sponsorship Strategy Bidding and Planning - Legal Services Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games
2008-9
Sub-Contractor
Provided legal advice and concluded sponsorship and commercial agreements for two Tier 1 sponsors, a Tier 2 and a Tier 3 sponsor of the 2012 Games.
FINA World Swimming Championships 2008
2008
Sub-Contractor
Advised Manchester City Council on its successful bid to host the event. The firm provided legal advice in hosting, staging and organising the event including the hire of The MEN arena for 30 days and contracts for the temporary construction of two 25m swimming pools in the venue.
World and European Swimming Championships
2006-9
Sub-Contractor
Advised FINA and LEN on all aspects of hosting and staging of their respective world and European events for swimming including visits to and negotiation of the Host City Agreements with bidding cities and member federations.
Manchester United FC
2006-9
Sub-Contractor
Advising Manchester United on its Stadium Hire Agreements including hosting of Olympic Football matches in 2012, RFL Grand Final, UEFA Champions League Final and the use of the stadium by the FA for England matches and hire for Genesis and Bon Jovi concerts.
Key Sports Expertise Boxing Cricket Cycling Football Golf Multi-Sport Events Rugby Swimming, Diving, Water Polo
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Bidding and Planning
Company Name: Company Address:
CRC Consulting (UK) Ltd 8 Valencia Grove Eccleston Park Prescot Merseyside L34 2TS Carolyn A Roberson 0151 426 2639 carolyn@carolynrobersonconsulting.co.uk www.carolynrobersonconsulting.com
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: CRConsulting provide strategic support to organisations, specialising in: tendering/winning new business; CRM (Client Relationship Management); and large-scale commercial sponsorships/partnerships. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Corporate and Sponsorship Strategy Marketing, Communications and Media - Sponsorship Management Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002
Lead Contractor
Sponsorship and promotion of legal services.
Liverpool 08: European Capital of Culture
2008
Lead Contractor
Sponsorship and promotion of legal services.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Multi-Sport Events Tennis
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Bidding and Planning Company Name: Company Address:
Deloitte LLP 2 Hardman Street PO Box 500 Manchester M60 2AT Catherine Bayley 0161 455 6871 cbayley@deloitte.co.uk www.deloitte.co.uk
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Deloitte's advise on a range of disciplines that are relevant across the entire lifecycle of a Major Event, from bidding to planning, operating and delivering legacy, all from a business perspective. They have a specialist Sports Business Group based in the North West that works full-time with sports organisations. Specifically, Deloitte can provide consultancy and advice on: Programme management, assurance and delivery in large and complex programmes; Commercial strategies and financial planning for Major Events; People and organisation design; human capital management; Partner relationship and complex stakeholder management; Contract management including tendering, options assessment, and contract development and management; Supply chain strategy, design and management including supplier management; Measurement of economic impact; Regulatory issues including taxation; Working with the Government and other stakeholders; Risk management throughout the life cycle of the programme; Operating large events; Customer experience strategies and implementation; Venues and facilities from feasibility to operation; Planning and delivering legacy; Technology and new media, including broadcast and media services; Development of sustainability strategies and programmes; Brand protection; Safety and security of the event, including business continuity; Event transport planning and management; Disability sport. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning Bidding and Planning Bidding and Planning Bidding and Planning Bidding and Planning Bidding and Planning Bidding and Planning Bidding and Planning
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Corporate and Sponsorship Strategy Economic Planning and Feasibility Studies Health, Safety and Environmental Planning IT Systems and Services Project Planning Risk Management and Emergency Planning Security Planning Transport Planning
Past Experience Event RFU World Cup
Date 2008
Level Lead Contractor
Goods / Services Pre-event estimate of economic impact of the Rugby World Cup on a Host Nation for the International Rugby Board.
The Ryder Cup
2009
Lead Contractor
Assistance with ticketing strategy, mix, pricing and event operations for the 2010 Ryder Cup.
ICC Twenty20 World Cup
2009
Lead Contractor
Assistance in mitigating the potential tax consequences of the ICC World Twenty20 England 2009 for the England and Wales Cricket Board.
Volvo Round the World Ocean Race
2009
Lead Contractor
Economic impact studies for host ports of the 2009 Race.
Rugby Union Heineken Cup
2009
Lead Contractor
Strategic Review of European Rugby Cup and its tournaments.
Key Sports Expertise Cricket Football Golf Multi-Sport Events Paralympic Sports Rugby Sailing
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Bidding and Planning
Company Name: Company Address: Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Ernst & Young LLP 100 Barbirolli Square Manchester M2 3EY Brian Gribben 0161 333 3000 bgribben@uk.ey.com www.ey.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: Ernst & Young is a global company providing Assurance, Tax and Advisory services, helping our people, our clients and our wider communities achieve their potential. We are fully committed to continuing to support major sporting events via our services. We advise and support public and private sector clients including LOCOG, ODA, Home Office, Department of Health, Vodafone, BT and the National Grid across a diverse range of issues from the corporate agenda through to local operating issues. We can deliver a range of services in support of key activities required by sporting events. These include: The delivery of essential infrastructure; Commercial revenue streams; Economic planning, budget, income and cash flow models; Sponsorship Strategy; Broadcast rights negotiation; Broadcast revenues and foreign currency risks; Tax strategy; Commercial risks and opportunities; Business plans; Project and risk management; and Cost control. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning – Communications Strategy Bidding and Planning - Corporate and Sponsorship Strategy Bidding and Planning - Economic Planning and Feasibility Studies Bidding and Planning - IT Systems and Services Bidding and Planning - Project Planning Bidding and Planning - Risk Management and Emergency Planning Bidding and Planning - Transport Planning Venue Design, Construction, Fit Out and Overlay – Management Services: cost control, negotiation, contractor management Legacy – Legacy Planning Past Experience Event 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games
Date Since 2006
Level Lead Contractor
Goods / Services Internal Audit/Assurance/Advisory providers for ODA. Led the design process review for analysing the risks and controls for managing the design process. Provided secondee to act as assistant to the CEO.
Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
Since 2008
Lead Contractor
Advising the delivery team of Glasgow City Council Infrastructure Programme, including mobilisation of the Ca. £500m Programme of Work.
Delhi 2010 Commonwealth Games
2009
Lead Contractor
Advise on budgetary risk assessment; revalidation of budget; Games planning; and project and risk management. Assisted in developing the organizing committee’s finance operating plan manual and general organisation plan.
Lead Contractor
One of Ernst and Young’s management team, David Leather, has direct senior experience from his former role as Finance director and Deputy Chief Executive of the 2002 Manchester commonwealth Games.
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games Key Sports Expertise Athletics Cricket Cycling Football Gymnastics Golf Horse racing Motor Sports
Multi-Sport Events Paralympic Sports Rowing Rugby Sailing Swimming, Diving, Water Polo Triathlon Winter Sports
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Bidding and Planning
Company Name: Company Address:
Halliwells LLP 3 Hardman Square Spinningfields Manchester M3 3EB Julian Diaz-Rainey 0161 618 4546 julian.diaz-rainey@halliwells.com www.halliwells.com
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Halliwells was established over 30 years ago and is now a national firm with a full service offering. They deliver a comprehensive range of legal services to industrial, commercial and public sector clients at a local, national and international level. The firm has been involved in many major regeneration development schemes in the North West in recent years. Key practice areas include: Banking; Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution; Construction; Engineering & Surety; Corporate; Corporate Recovery; Employment; Health & Safety and Environmental; Insurance Liability / Litigation; Intellectual Property, Media, Commerce & Technology; Pensions; Planning, Highways and Compulsory Purchase; Private Client; Real Estate; and Tax. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Legal Services Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Stella Artois Tennis Championship
2008
Lead Contractor
Halliwells acted for InBev in relation to their sponsorship of the Artois championships.
Recreational Facilities Arena Coventry
2009
Lead Contractor
Represented Arena Coventry regarding naming rights.
Derby County FC
2009
Lead Contractor
Halliwells carried out legal work in relation to major concerts / festivals in Derby County Football Club.
Premiergolf Ltd
2007
Lead Contractor
Halliwells was involved with all work with regard to sponsorship, funding and players of this golf tournament.
Individual Athletes
2008
Lead Contractor
Legal advice to leading athletes and their agents including for sponsorship and disciplinary disputes.
Key Sports Expertise Boxing Football Golf Tennis
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Bidding and Planning
Company Name: Company Address:
Knight Kavanagh & Page 1-2 Frecheville Court Off Knowsley Street Bury Lancashire BL9 0UF John Eady 0161 764 7040 mail@kkp.co.uk www.kkp.co.uk
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Knight, Kavanagh & Page (KKP) delivers consultancy services to the sport sector. KKP specialise in strategic planning, feasibility studies, business planning and market research. KKP's core disciplines are supported by in house GIS mapping, data analysis and community consultation. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Economic Planning and Feasibility Studies Bidding and Planning - Project Planning Legacy - Educational and Social Projects Legacy - Legacy Planning Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
2018 Soccer World Cup Host City
2009
Lead Contractor
Support to Sunderland and Plymouth as they prepare their submissions for the England 2018 World Cup Bid process.
Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
2009
Lead Contractor
KKP is supporting the development of the new ‘Theatre of Varieties’, an elite sport training centre linked to the 2014 masterplan.
ABA European Boxing Championships
2008
SubContractor
KKP prepared the successful bid submission document for Liverpool City Council and the English Amateur Boxing Association.
North West Legacy Strategy
2007
Lead Contractor
'Be Inspired' - the North West Legacy Framework for the 2012 Games: KKP worked with key organisations in the region to manage the process and develop the strategy for one of the key legacy themes; Sport and Physical Activity.
Liverpool Capital of Culture
2008
Lead Contractor
KKP was an integral element of the team that secured Capital of Culture status for Liverpool. It led the sports section of the bid, ensuring that the City's sporting heritage was prominent in both the submission and subsequent programme of activities.
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Bidding and Planning Company Name: Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email:
Website:
Sport Event Solutions Ltd 42 Grantham Drive Bury Greater Manchester BL8 1XW Peter Knowles 07766 463624 peter@sporteventsolutions.com www.sporteventsolutions.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: Sport Event Solutions is a group of sport professionals all with world class experience of major event delivery. Services include: * bid for, win, plan and deliver world class events * train, mentor or support your own event staff * lead or support operational and project planning * undertake operational readiness exercises * lead your event team in specific functional areas such as: Venue operations; IT Infrastructure and systems; Transport, Accommodation and Logistics; Media and Broadcast; Look and Feel Sport Presentation; Communications and PR; Ticketing; Protocol; Volunteer programme; Legacy programmes. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Transport Planning Bidding and Planning - IT Systems and Services Bidding and Planning - Project Planning Event Delivery - Event Management Human Resources - Athlete Management and Liaison Human Resources - Volunteer strategy and Management Legacy - Legacy Planning Marketing, Communications and Media - Crisis Management Marketing, Communications and Media - Media Consultants Marketing, Communications and Media - Sponsorship Management Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Olympic and Paralympic Games
Beijing 2008
SubContractor
Sport Presentation, Media and Broadcast Management Services.
Asian Games
Doha 2007
SubContractor
Sports Presentation, Media and Broadcast Management Services.
Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games
2006
SubContractor
Sports Presentation, Media and Broadcast Management Services.
ICC Twenty20 World Cup
2009
SubContractor
IT Management, Infrastructure and Services; Accreditation; Media and Broadcast Management Services.
FINA World Swimming Championships
Manchester 2008
Lead Contractor
Overall project management and event delivery; Sports Presentation; IT Management, Infrastructure and Services; Games Management Systems; Media and Broadcast Planning and Management; PR and Communications; Venue Operations; Legacy Programme; Protocol Management.
ITU Triathlon World Cup
Annual 2003-2008
Lead Contractor
Overall Project Management and Event Delivery Protocol Services Athlete Services.
European Hockey Championships
2008
SubContractor
IT Management, Infrastructure and Services Games Management Systems, Accreditation Systems.
European Water Polo Championships
2009
SubContractor
Overall Project Management.
Key Sports Expertise Badminton Cricket Cycling Gymnastics Hockey Martial Arts (judo, karate, taekwondo etc)
Multi-Sport Events Netball/Basketball/Volleyball Paralympic Sports Shooting Swimming, Diving, Water Polo
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Bidding and Planning Company Name: Company Address:
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Strategic Leisure 3rd Floor Rutherford House Warrington Road Birchwood Science Park Warrington Cheshire WA3 6ZH Amanda Chappell 01925 855550 amandachappell@strategicleisure.co.uk www.strategicleisure.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: Strategic Leisure is a management consultancy company specialising in the planning, development, management and evaluation of sport and leisure facilities, services and events. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Economic Planning and Feasibility Studies Bidding and Planning - Project Planning Bidding and Planning - Other Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games
2008
Lead Contractor
Strategic Leisure was appointed to undertake a feasibility study into the development of the Broxbourne White Water Canoe Centre, focusing specifically on the legacy potential of the proposed facility, and the revenue implications of this.
2012 UEFA European Football Championships
2009
Lead Contractor
Strategic Leisure was appointed alongside DLA Architects by the Government of Ukraine to assist them with the construction of the National 'Olympic' stadium in Kiev. UEFA has designated the stadium as the venue for the European Football Championship in 2012.
Key Sports Expertise Multi-Sport Events
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Bidding and Planning
Company Name: Company Address:
Vision Creative & Communications Consultants The Works 5 Union Street Ardwick Green Manchester M12 4JD Joanna Hartley 07720 458260 jo@visiongroup.gb.com www.visiongroup.gb.com
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Vision Creative & Communications Consultants offer a range of services including: Public Relations; Corporate Communications; Government & International affairs; Copywriting Editorial, Releases, Publications; Direct Marketing; Design & Brand ID; Photography; Advertising & Sponsorship; Television, Video Production & Media Training; High-profile Event, Conference & Project and Protocol Management / Presentation, Awards Ceremonies, Roadshows, Seminars & Launches; Cultural and Legacy Programming. Services Supplied: Legacy - Educational and Social Projects Bidding and Planning - Communications Strategy Bidding and Planning - Corporate and Sponsorship Strategy Event Delivery - Corporate and VIP Hospitality Management Event Delivery - Sport Presentation / ceremonies Marketing, Communications and Media - Event Marketing and Branding Marketing, Communications and Media - Media Consultants Marketing, Communications and Media - PR and Mass Communication Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games
2009
Lead Contractor
Scoping report commissioned by LDA and Partners with a view to creating a Host City Volunteers Scheme to enhance visitor experience, create legacy and skills for 2012 and beyond. We acted as lead consultant.
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002
Lead Contractor
Jo Hartley, Vision's Managing Partner, was National Festival Director for the Games. She devised and led the UK's largest multi-cultural festival ever to run alongside a multi-sports event the 'Spirit of Friendship Festival' and acted as right-hand woman to the Games chairman.
UK Trade & Invest Global Sports Advisory Group
2007-9
Celebration of Sport for Peace
2008
Jo Hartley sits on board of UKTI Sports Advisory Group. Lead Contractor
This project involved event master planning, advising the organiser, sponsorship development, VIP and celebrity liaison Desmond Tutu and PelĂŠ - and event delivery.
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Section 2: Venue Design, Construction, Fit Out and Overlay Every event, whether held in the outdoors or in state-of-the art arenas needs infrastructure. That infrastructure needs to be planned and delivered in every detail, from designing the stadium to interior décor, from power supplies for television cameras, to signs directing spectators. These need to be managed, sometimes over a period of years prior to the event, delivered to a budget and they must meet the ever-increasing demands of safety, security, media and visitor expectations. Types of services listed in this section: • • • • • • • • • • • •
Construction and Building Services Fit Out: Seating, lighting, timing, display screens, Audio/PA systems etc. IT/Communications equipment and infrastructure Management services: cost control, project management, contractor management & negotiation Master planning Power and Facilities Supply Signage Sports surfaces and facilities e.g. track, turf, swimming pools etc. Temporary Structures, Accommodation and Facilities Urban and Landscape Design, Architecture Venue Dressing Waste and Recycling Services
Companies listed elsewhere in this directory that also supply into this category Company Name Dinosaur
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Venue Design, Construction, Fit-Out and Overlay
Company Name: Company Address:
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
AFL Architects 1st Floor St George's House 56 Peter Street Manchester M2 3NQ John Roberts 0161 236 6263 rebecca.thorley@afl-uk.com www.afl-uk.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: AFL Architects deliver creative, dynamic, practical design solutions that combine striking aesthetics and high quality functionality with a sound commercial focus. Clients include many Premier League Football Clubs, and Rugby Union teams Leicester Tigers and Munster. AFL also works in urban design, residential, healthcare and commercial sectors. An in-house interior design division works as part of the design team on major projects. AFL operates internationally, on projects such as a World Cup Football Stadium in South Africa, the Al Jazira Stadium in Abu Dhabi, and restructuring of Nou Camp for Barcelona FC. The practice is also involved in Sports City, Dubai with the development of a cricket ground and an indoor arena. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Management services: cost control, project management, contractor management, contract negotiation Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Masterplanning Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Urban and Landscape Design, Architecture Past Experience Event Date Chelsea FC 2008
Key Sports Expertise Football Horse Racing Rugby
Level Lead Contractor
Goods / Services For the training ground completed in 2007, AFL Architects developed the concept of a building in harmony with its setting; meeting the demands of a challenging brief whilst integrating with the landscape.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name: Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd PO BOX 4 Thornton Cleveleys Lancashire FY5 4QD Philip Spencer 01253 861983 phil.spencer@agcce.com www.agcce.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: AGCCE is a subsidiary of AGC in Japan. We manufacture fluoropolymers (PTFE and ETFE films) in the UK and Japan and are the largest global ETFE manufacturer. Their films have been used to cover sports stadia, swimming pools, buildings etc. including the film used in the construction of the Allianz Arena (Munich, 2006 World Cup Venue), the National Aquatics Centre in Beijing (venue for the 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games swimming events) and the National Stadium in Beijing (used for the athletics events and 2008 Olympic and Paralympic Games opening and closing ceremonies.) Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Construction and Building Services Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games
2007
SubContractor
AGC provided the ETFE film used to cover the National Aquatics Centre and the Main Olympic Stadium.
2006 FIFA World Cup
2005
SubContractor
AGC provided the ETFE film for the outer surface of the stadium - roof and sides.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Football Swimming, Diving, Water Polo
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name: Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Airangel Ltd 3 Heaton Court Birchwood Warrington Cheshire WA3 6QU Tracy Scriven 07885 997078 tracy.scriven@airangel.com
www.airangel.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: Airangel provide branded Wired & Wireless Guest Internet solutions to the hotel, conference, sporting and corporate markets. Airangel provides client branded content and experience rich Virtual Concierge solutions that encompass everything that a visitor will find useful. Content within the Virtual Concierge portal can be controlled by the client and can enable customers to make informed choices about the venue's services. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - IT and Communications equipment and infrastructure Marketing, Communications and Media - Event Marketing and Branding Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002
SubContractor
Airangel used world-leading gateways to create a drop-in Business Centre for all major sponsors for the duration of the Commonwealth Games in Manchester, allowing users to Video conference and use VOIP.
Conference Centres: Harrogate International Conference Centre
2004 to date
SubContractor
Created a fully client branded Virtual Concierge portal that provides location specific content for each user, along with up-to-date events and useful local information. A number of Guest Internet voucher cards, for the different types of visitors that frequent the HIC were created, accompanying fully branded Internet Kiosks and marketing material to help promote the provision available.
Sports Facilities and conference centres
2006 to date
Lead Contractor
Airangel provided a branded wired & wireless guest internet solution. A branded Virtual Concierge portal was created, encompassing everything guests may require whilst on site, including useful information, interactive floor plans and forthcoming events. The solution is backed by 24/7 technical support, marketing material and is Lawfully intercept compliant.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name: Company Address:
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
All Turf Limited Heath Farm Heath Lane Allostock Knutsford Cheshire WA16 9JE Hazel Frith 01565 723128 hazel@allturf.co.uk www.allturf.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: All Turf Ltd are distributors of Lindum Seeded Turf Ltd providing 10 grades of turf across the UK for a variety of sporting situations, from parks to bowling greens, golf courses to racecourses and football pitches. Turf is gown on stone-free sandy loam soils. They offer a specialist laying service and can supply and install turf which can be played on within a few days. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Sports surfaces and facilities e.g. track, turf, swimming pools etc. Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Urban and Landscape Design, Architecture Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Ashes Test Match Series
2009
Lead Contractor
Supplied Lokturf, washed turf and sports turf over 80,000 m2 for Headingley Carnegie, The Oval, Glamorgan CC , Gloucester CC.
Horse Racing at Ascot
2007
Lead Contractor
Supplied approximately 30,000 m2 of Lokturf, RTF turf and sports turf.
Southampton FC, Wigan FC
2008
Lead Contractor
Supplied over 16,000 m2 of Lokturf.
Trafalgar Square for Visit London
2007
Lead Contractor
Supplied Grassfelt.
Key Sports Expertise Bowls Cricket Football Golf Horse Racing Rugby
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Aquasure UK Ltd Unit 9, Albion House Albion Street Bury Lancashire BL8 2AD Martin Brook or Andrew Flynn 0161 764 5530 Info@aquasureuk.com www.aquasureuk.com
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Aquasure supply, build and maintain hydrotherapy pools and specialist equipment. They are the National Distributor for Icool portable chiller baths many of which are used at major sporting events. The company maintains and services all the related hydrotherapy equipment at Manchester City Football Club. Working with Manchester City Council Aquasure supplied Icool to the Australian Olympic swimming squad, who are based in the North West for the 2012 Olympic Games. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Sports surfaces and facilities e.g. track, turf, swimming pools etc. Past Experience Event Olympic Games Training Camps
Date 2009
Level SubContractor
Goods / Services Provided Icool chiller equipment.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name: Company Address: Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Astra Signs Limited 204 Dantzic Street Manchester M4 4DD Vincent Nolan 0161 832 2429 vinny@astrasigns.com www.astrasigns.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: Established in 1984 and based in Manchester, Astra Signs offer a national and international sign making service, manufacturing signs for clients across all sectors including retail, leisure, major events, exhibitions, property and architecture. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Signage Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002
Lead Contractor
Astra Signs were contracted to provide full signage and venue dressing for the Commonwealth Games. This covered 16 venues and included over 16,000 items of signage that had to be produced and installed within a 10 week period.
UEFA Cup 2008
2008
Lead Contractor
Astra signs were contracted to fully rebrand Barnsley's Oakwell stadium for an MCFC UEFA cup match that was played there due to pitch work at Eastlands. The full stadium was dressed in MCFC's corporate branding which included all sponsorship signage.
FINA World Swimming Championships 2008
2008
Lead Contractor
Astra Signs produced and installed the full venue signage package at the MEN arena, this include all event dressing, the wayfinding signage and all marketing branding for the event.
UEFA Cup Final 2008
2008
Lead Contractor
Astra Signs provided full clean stadium signage for the UEFA cup final at the City of Manchester Stadium. This incorporated full signage removal and re-installation both before and after the event.
International Boxing - Ricky Hatton
2008
Lead Contractor
Astra signs provided a full stadium re-dressing package for the Ricky Hatton fight at the City of Manchester Stadium, this include temporary signage to cover every aspect of the stadium.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Boxing Football Swimming, Diving, Water Polo
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name: Company Address:
AstSigns Ltd Unit 1 Taylor Road Trafford Park Manchester M41 7JQ Stuart Day 07590 443561 stuart@astsigns.com www.astsigns.com
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: AstSigns supply a vast range of signs, including sports venue signs, directional signs, banners, building signs, shop signs, illuminated signs, vehicle graphics, clothing, workwear, business cards, leaflets, brochures, building wraps, exhibition signs. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Signage Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Carlisle United FC
2009
Lead Contractor
Supplier of all their print related materials including advertising boards, posters, programmes, leaflets, banners.
Carlisle Live
2008
Lead Contractor
A vast array of printed materials including banners, directional signs, stage signs, health and safety signs, leaflets, posters, fliers, vehicle graphics, site boards.
Recreational Venues - Center Parcs
2008
Lead Contractor
Supplied all printing and signage including directional signs, banners, photographic prints, interpretation panels, brochures, leaflets.
Key Sports Expertise Golf Motor Sports Triathlon X-sports (Such as: skateboard, surfing, kite surfing, windsurfing, BMX biking, parachuting, Hang gliding)
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Broughton Controls Ltd Shaw Road Oldham Greater Manchester OL1 4AW Barry S. Dickman 0161 627 0060 b.dickman@broughton-controls.co.uk www.broughton-controls.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: Broughton Controls Ltd designs, manufactures, installs and services a complete range of entrance control solutions including: Stadium Turnstiles, Full and Half Height Pedestrian Turnstiles, Automatic Traffic Barriers, Automatic Gates, Road Blockers, Speed Gates and Security Booths. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Fitout : Seating, lighting, timing, display screens, Audio/PA systems etc. Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Sports surfaces and facilities e.g. track, turf,swimming pools etc. Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2000
SubContractor
Manufacturer and installer of Turnstiles, Traffic Barriers, Road Blockers and Automatic Gates.
Arsenal FC
2005
SubContractor
Manufacture and installation of Turnstiles.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Football Rugby
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name: Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Cestrian Imaging Earl Road Stanley Green Trading Estate Cheadle Hulme Cheshire SK8 6QE Chris Hill 0161 488 3300 c.hill@cestrian.co.uk www.cestrian.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: Cestrian Imaging produces both small and large format digital printing. They have the ability to produce printed campaigns within a matter of hours and produce a range of products including display boards, banners, posters, window graphics, retail POS, billboards, backlit displays, fabric prints, floor graphics, pull-up & pop-up displays and all forms of outdoor advertising. Cestrian Imaging provide a fully integrated range of services which include multi-location retail graphics, outdoor and environmentally friendly graphics, photographic imaging, pre-media, engineering and fabrication, shipping, fulfillment and digital asset management for online collaboration. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Signage Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Venue Dressing Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester International Festival
2009
SubContractor
The supply and fit of fabric hanging banners, PVC mesh building wraps / banners, fabric flags, window vinyls and posters.
Barclays Premier League Football
2009
SubContractor
Produced large format fabric flags to promote Premier League and each of the 19 Premier League Teams. The flags are held and displayed as the teams arrive onto the pitch or raised into the air via helium balloons.
Concerts - Take That
2009
SubContractor
Hanging PVC Banners, fabric hessian banners, directional signage.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name: Company Address:
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Christy (now known as Welspun UK Ltd) PO Box 19 Newton Street Hyde Stockport Cheshire SK14 4NR Kathryn Keogh 0161 351 4123 kathryn.keogh@christy-towels.com www.christy-home.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: Welspun UK Ltd (formerly known as Christy) supply textile products. We supply major sporting events such as the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis Championships with towels. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Other Past Experience Event Wimbledon Tennis Championships
Key Sports Expertise Tennis
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Since 1987
Lead Contractor
Towels, robes and bed linen.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Concept Staging Ltd Wellington Mill Ribble Street Padiham Lancashire BB12 8BQ Mr. Gary Hilton 01282 gary@conceptstaging.co.uk www.conceptstaging.co.uk
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Concept Staging Ltd supply indoor and outdoor stages; disabled viewing platforms; camera platforms, tiered seating; sets; revolving stages, and temporary swimming pool platforms. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Fitout : Seating, lighting, timing, display screens, Audio/PA systems etc. Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Sports surfaces and facilities e.g. track, turf, swimming pools etc. Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Temporary Structures Past Experience Event FINA World Swimming Championships 2008
Key Sports Expertise Swimming, Diving, Water Polo
Date
Level
Goods / Services
2008
SubContractor
Concept Staging raised the floor around two temporary pools by eight feet and created a series of tunnels and walkways for the athletes.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name: Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Flowcrete UK Ltd The Flooring Technology Centre Booth Lane Sandbach Cheshire CW11 3QF Caroline Ellerton 01270 753000 carolinee@flowcrete.com www.flowcrete.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: Flowcrete is a manufacturer of floor screeds, resin floor finishes, underfloor heating and car park decking systems installing floors through specialist approved contractors. They have developed systems for decking external areas, together with a range of resin flooring systems for internal areas such as hospitality suites, concourses, changing rooms, swimming pool surrounds, restaurants, etc. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Construction and Building Services Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Sports surfaces and facilities e.g. track, turf, swimming pools etc. Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
2010 FIFA World Cup
2010
SubContractor
Soccer City Stadium, Soweto: 90,000 m² of waterproof, UV stable Deckshield flooring was used for external walkways and the player's tunnel. Moses Mabhiba Stadium, Durban: Cascade with integrated slip resistance and specially formulated colour was used in the food & beverage and washroom areas.
Aintree Racecourse
2006
SubContractor
Flooring to provide the right surface underfoot to ensure jockeys lining up for the Grand National are on track. Peran STB fast-track flooring system has been installed in the corridors to the jockeys' weighing room to provide a slipresistant strong floor.
Horse Racing at Ascot Racecourse
2005/6
SubContractor
Thousands of square metres of Naturewalk, a resin bound gravel system which transforms outdoor areas into eyecatching, attractive environments, were applied to all pathways in a specially-created golden colour.
Recreational Venues Wembley Arena
2006
SubContractor
The concourse and concession areas of Wembley Arena were improved by the application of Flowfast flooring which offers good slip-resistance, can withstand thermal shocks and impact, and is hard wearing.
Arsenal FC
2005/6
SubContractor
Isocrete K Screed to floor the new Emirates Stadium in time for the 'kick off' of the 2006/2007 football season.
Wembley Stadium
2007
SubContractor
Flowcrete provided the complete Floorzone solution including a range of self-smoothing sub floor screeds and damp proof membranes to line concourse areas, public walkways, washrooms, concession and VIP back of house areas. Flowcrete's waterproof decking system Deckshield was applied to all internal and external stair nosings.
Dubai Twenty20 Cricket Tournament
2007/8
SubContractor
Flowcrete's high strength Isocrete K-Screed was selected for installation over a 35,000 m² area in order to provide a strong and durable footing for final floor finishes. The fastcuring, quick-drying properties of Isocrete K-Screed minimised disruption to the overall schedule.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Cricket Football Gymnastics Horse Racing Swimming, Diving, Water Polo
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name: Company Address:
Hannan Associates Beta House Alphagate Drive Manchester Road Denton Greater Manchester M34 3SH Vicky Priestley 0161 337 2200 vicky.priestley@hannan-uk.com www.hannan-uk.com
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Services engineering for alterations, extensions and new build facilities. We have worked on a number of major sporting developments, including Old Trafford, Leicester Tigers RFC, Liverpool Football Club, The Reebok Stadium; Robin Park Stadium; Ipswich Town; and Blackburn Rovers. Hannan Associates have also been advisors to Hull Community Stadium; City of Manchester Stadium; and Coventry Arena. Most recently the company has been working with HKS INC on the £300 million new stadium for Liverpool FC; Miller Architecture upon the £40 million Quadrants development at old Trafford and AFL Architecture on the re-development of Wolverhampton Wanderer’s Molineux Stadium and the re-development of the Leicester Tigers Rugby Club Stadium. We are registered CIBSE Low Carbon Consultants and Energy Assessors and have a wide range of low energy and renewable schemes underway. For example we are meeting Leicester council's renewable targets on the Tigers with a biomass scheme. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Construction and Building Services Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Power and Facilities Supply Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002
SubContractor
Provided checking duties and advice for the city council; the provision of an on site engineer for the duration of construction and fitting out; the management of services during the games and the design of the services for the regional Athletics Arena and new management suite.
Manchester United FC
1992 ongoing
SubContractor
Hannan Associates have been employed by Manchester United Football club for over 17 years. During that time we have conceived, designed and completed new build and refurbished or rebuild building services and safety systems to all areas of the ground.
Key Sports Expertise Football Rugby
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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HMG Paints Ltd
Company Name: Company Address:
Riverside Works Collyhurst Road Collyhurst Manchester M40 7RU Danny Cleary 0161 205 7631 sales@hmgpaint.com www.hmgpaint.com
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: HMG paints has nearly 80 years experience in the paint and surface coatings manufacturing industry. HMG has a proven history of supplying products for major sporting teams and major sporting events. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Construction and Building Services Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
2004 Athens Olympic and Paralympic Games
2004
SubContractor
Various paints supplied for venues and surfaces, including Olympic and Panathenaic Stadiums.
Indian Premier League Cricket
2009
SubContractor
Contract awarded due to quick turnaround of product and was used on various pitches and venues for advertising.
PGA Golf Championships
2008
SubContractor
Various HMG Products used for Scoreboards, Stands, trade displays and various other items around the courses at various venues.
A1 Grand Prix
2008
SubContractor
HMG's DP12 and Water Borne products were used for advertising on the grass around the circuit.
Wimbledon Tennis Championships
2009
SubContractor
Various paints supplied for venues and surfaces. HMG Coach Enamel used on advertising boards and the background boards around the playing area.
UEFA Champions League
2009
SubContractor
Various paints supplied for venues and surfaces. HMG Fleet Polyurethane and DP12 used on advertising boards around the playing area, also supplied for previous seasons.
Guinness Premiership Rugby
2008
SubContractor
HMG Paint has been used on The Stoop, home of Harlequins FC. HMG supplied its PVC 94 range for use on various parts of the stadium.
International Rugby Union
2005 2009
SubContractor
HMG products are used for on pitch advertising at both Twickenham and Murrayfield Rugby Stadiums.
Test Match Cricket
2009
SubContractor
HMG Products were used on advertising boards and on pitch logos for the ECB NatWest test series.
Bledisloe Cup
2008
SubContractor
The paint was used for on pitch markings for the 2008 Bledisloe Cup, in Hong Kong.
World Rally Championships
2008
SubContractor
Paints supplied for indoor special stage at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff. Various HMG systems were used to create the track and logos on the floor of the stadium.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Football Motor Sports Rugby
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name: Company Address:
Icopal Ltd Barton Dock Road Stretford Manchester M32 0YL Paul Levie 07739 778 196 ukple@icopal.com www.icopal.com
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Icopal are manufacturers and suppliers of a wide range of roofing products. They make membranes for both flat and pitched roofs, including bituminous, P.V.C. and T.P.O. membranes, liquid and hotmelt systems. For flat roofs there are also Green and Brown Roof systems. Icopal Ltd also has a large range of Geomembranes and Acoustic products. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Construction and Building Services Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games
2009
SubContractor
Provided several thousand metres of membrane to help stop the spread of Japanese Knotweed.
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002
SubContractor
Provided Roofing Membranes.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Football Rugby Swimming, Diving, Water Polo Tennis
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name: Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
In-Signs The Sign Studio 1,Newlyn Drive Sale Cheshire M33 3LF Julian Hatton 0161 973 9000 julian@in-signs.co.uk www.in-signs.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: In-Signs produce Health & Safety signs, Fire Exit & Action, construction site boards, popup banners, football ground hoardings, and road traffic signs. They supply signs on many substrates including Di-Bond, Rigid PVC, Foamex and Aluminum and also offer an installation service. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Signage Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
RFU World Cup
2007
Lead Contractor
Supplied digitally printed banners for Sky Sports for Public Houses.
Doncaster Rovers FC
2008
Lead Contractor
Provided digitally printed hoardings and advertising boards for the entire stadium.
Key Sports Expertise Football Golf Motor Sports Rugby
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Laura Coleman Flowers Ltd 3 Holly Royde Close Manchester M20 3HR Laura Hall 07941 888654 laura@lauracolemanflowers.co.uk www.lauracolemanflowers.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: With a background in event management and marketing, Laura Coleman Flowers specialises in all aspects of floral venue dressing for major events, from idea to delivery. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Fitout: Venue Dressing Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
FINA World Swimming Championships
2008
Lead Contractor
All the VIP flowers and medallists bouquets throughout the Championships. Daily deliveries in line with competition requirements for medal presentations.
World Open Squash Championships
2008
Lead Contractor
Table centrepieces for VIP area, designed to reflect the brand for the event. Twenty table centrepieces were provided and were designed to be in situ for the duration of the competition and as such were checked daily to ensure high standards of quality and consistency.
UCI Track Cycling World Championships
2008
Lead Contractor
All medallist bouquets for the competition, including fresh deliveries each day, to a consistent design. Also provided a large flower display for the VIP entrance to the Manchester Velodrome.
European Badminton Championships
2009
Lead Contractor
Produced all the medallist bouquets for the event in Liverpool. Flowers were delivered in line with requirements over two days.
English National Badminton Championships
2009
Lead Contractor
Provided centrepieces for tables in the guest area for the event. These were in situ for the duration of the competition and were designed to reflect the colours and branding of the event.
World Netball Series
2009
Lead Contractor
Providing table centrepieces inspired by the brand for the Gala Dinner for the event. It included all floral design, sourcing and delivery. We were featured as a supplier in the
National Track Championships
2009
Lead contractor
All medallist bouquets were delivered fresh on a daily. They were designed to reflect the colours of the British flag.
UCI Track Cycling World Cup
2009
Lead contractor
Recommissioned following a successful contract in 2008, we designed, sourced all materials for and produced all of the medallist bouquets for the entire event. They were designed to stand out as the event was televised.
UCI Para Cycling Track World Cup
2009
Lead contractor
Designed and produced specifically for the event, these bouquets were delivered on a daily basis.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name: Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
MAC Sound 1 & 2 Attenburys Park Park Road Altrincham Cheshire WA14 5QE Clement Rawling 0161 969 8311 clem@macsound.co.uk www.macsound.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: Professional sound design service providing equipment hire up to complete systems with engineers for indoor and outdoor events and festivals with audiences up to 60,000. Radio microphone specialists with extensive experience of frequency management and licensing. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Fitout : Seating, lighting, timing, display screens, Audio/PA systems etc. Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
BUPA Great Manchester Run
Every year 20032009
Lead Contractor
Five independent open air sound systems with engineers for 30,000 runners plus spectators. Delivered, rigged, operated and de-rigged within a 12 hour period.
BUPA Great City Games
2009
Lead Contractor
Complete sound system and engineers for record breaking sprint by Usain Bolt in Manchester City Centre. Coverage maintained throughout despite severe weather conditions.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name: Company Address:
Musco Lighting Unit 1005 Great Bank Road Wingates Industrial Estate Westhoughton Bolton Greater Manchester BL5 3XU Jerry Brown 01942 811777 jerry.brown@musco.com www.musco.com
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Musco Sports Lighting specialises in the design and manufacture of athletic field lighting. Through 30 years of research and development, Musco has improved the energy efficiency, durability, light control, playability, and installation ease of sports lighting. Green Generation Lighting provides broadcast quality lighting for the highest levels of playability in sports facilities worldwide. Permanent and temporary lighting projects range from Olympic Games to local pitches. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Fitout : Seating, lighting, timing, display screens, Audio/PA systems etc. Past Experience Event Date Wimbledon 2009
Level Lead Contractor
Yas Marina Circuit
2009
Lead Contractor
St. Mirren Park
2008
SubContractor
Key Sports Expertise Cricket Football Horse Racing Rugby Tennis
Goods / Services The lighting system at Wimbledon’s Centre Court employs both direct and indirect applications of Musco’s Green Generation Lighting® floodlighting fixtures to supplement natural daylight during inclement weather. The fixtures are mounted on trusses that move when the roof is closed. Light levels are suitable for high definition broadcast. Musco designed, manufactured, and installed the lighting system consisting of Musco’s energy-efficient Light-Structure Green™ combined with Musco’s Mirtran™ racing technology to illuminate the world’s first twilight Formula One race. The system was designed for optimal performance and incorporated aesthetic elements to complement other architectural features of the track. Musco provided lighting and a Constant 10™ product assurance and warranty program, which covers spot maintenance, components, and labour for the next 10 years. The system has the option to adjust light levels to accommodate professional football televised events as well as training and other community activities.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Company Name:
Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Promatic International Ltd Station Works Hooton Road Hooton Ellesmere Port Cheshire CH66 7NF Iain Petrie 0151 327 2220 iainpetrie@promatic.co.uk
www.promatic.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: Promatic manufactures and distributes clay pigeon traps, target counters and multi-trap controllers. The company has operations in more than 60 countries, having provided equipment and advice for major sports events and equipped shooting venues both in the UK and overseas. Promatic has more than 25 years of expertise in designing and building machines used for any shotgun disciplines: Sporting, Compak, Skeet and FITASC; Olympic Trench, Universal Trench and Double Trap, during World, European and National Championships. Over the years Promatic has designed layouts and shooting courses for major events such as the US-UK Masters, the US Open and the Sporting World Championships.
Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fit Out and Overlay: Sports Equipment
Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
World Sporting Championship
2006 -2010
Lead Contractor
Supply of clay pigeon traps, branding support and technical assistance prior to and during the event
World FITASC Championship
20062010
Lead Contractor
Supply of clay pigeon traps, branding support and technical assistance prior to and during the event
US Open
20092010
Lead Contractor
Supply of clay pigeon traps, branding support and technical assistance prior to and during the event.
British Open
2008 2010
Lead Contractor
Supply of clay pigeon traps, branding support and technical assistance prior to and during the event
UK and US Classics
20062010
Lead contractor
Supply of clay pigeon traps, branding support and technical assistance prior to and during the event
European Compak
2010
Lead contractor
Supply of clay pigeon traps, branding support and technical assistance prior to and during the event
Key Sports Expertise Shooting, Shotgun Sports
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Venue Design, Construction, Fit-Out and Overlay
Company Name: Company Address:
RPM Ltd Canning Road Industrial estate Crowland St Southport Merseyside PR9 7RQ John Anthony Ratcliffe 07962 533464 john.ratcliffe@rpm.eu.com www.rpm.eu.com
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: An events services company offering clients a turn key events solution. They offer a full facility interior design, production and installation service: project & event management; large scale tentage; roadway and trackway; signage & graphics; display products bespoke or pop-ups, sail signs etc. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Fitout : Seating, lighting, timing, display screens, Audio/PA systems etc. Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Signage Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Temporary Structures Past Experience Event 2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games Key Sports Expertise Golf Multi-Sport Events Tennis
Date
Level
Goods / Services
20078
SubContractor
Facility design, planning, specification and tendering process along with contractor selection and venue negotiation.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Venue Design, Construction, Fit-Out and Overlay
Company Name: Company Address:
Stuart Canvas Products Warren Works Hardwick Grange Warrington Cheshire WA14RF Edward Stoddart 01925 814 525 edward@stuartcanvas.co.uk www.stuartcanvas.co.uk
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Stuart Canvas Products manufacture rain and frost covers for the sporting world. They offer a full service from design to installation and support during events. They also supply bespoke covers for the industrial and commercial sectors. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Construction and Building Services Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Sports surfaces and facilities e.g. track, turf, swimming pools etc. Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Aintree Racecourse
20062009
SubContractor
Supply all the vet screens and horse shelters for the Grand National as well as protective covers for the fences and railing posts.
Wimbledon Tennis Championships
19832009
Lead Contractor
Manufacture and supply all the rain covers for the Wimbledon Tennis Championships. This includes on site assistance and the contract to clean, repair and store the old covers while manufacturing the new ones for each tournament.
Aegon Tennis Championships
19902009
Lead Contractor
Manufacture and supply all the rain covers for the Aegon Tennis Championships. This includes on site assistance and the contract to clean, repair and store the old covers while manufacturing the new ones for each tournament.
Lord’s Cricket Ground
19982010
SubContractor
Supplied Lord’s Cricket Ground with rain covers for the Test Matches held there.
Key Sports Expertise Cricket Football Horse Racing Rugby Tennis
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Venue Design, Construction, Fit-Out and Overlay
Company Name: Company Address:
Tensar International Ltd Cunningham Court Shadsworth Business Park Blackburn Lancashire BB1 2QX Geoff Cater 07771 978991 gcarter@tensar.co.uk www.tensar.co.uk
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Tensar International is part of Tensar Corporation, a global developer and manufacturer of proprietary, highly engineered, non-traditional site-development solutions for infrastructure end-markets, including transportation, commercial and industrial construction. Tensar provides its customers with an integrated suite of innovative products, technologies and application expertise for a wide variety of end uses, including high performance roadways, earth retaining walls and slopes, stabilising foundations, erosion and sediment control. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Construction and Building Services Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Temporary Structures Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Urban and Landscape Design, Architecture Past Experience Event 2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games
Date
Level
Goods / Services
2009
SubContractor
Supplied material into the 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games for various structures.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Venue Design, Construction, Fit-Out and Overlay Thorns Group
Company Name: Company Address:
Unit 1A Newhaven Business Park Barton Lane Eccles Greater Manchester M30 0HH Clair Whitecross 07770 932713 clair@thorns.co.uk www.thorns.co.uk
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Thorns Group provides furniture, catering, equipment and expertise to the UK's events, exhibitions and conference markets. The company can hire out a huge selection of equipment, ranging from tables, chairs, bar furniture, china and cutlery to linens, specialist flooring, designer floral arrangements and plasma screens. Thorns Group operates through three divisions: Thorns Furniture and Catering Hire,; Camden Exhibition Services; and Classic Technical Services, suppliers of electrical, audio-visual and specialist lighting services. Thorns Group supplies many of the UK's venues including London's ExCeL, Olympia and Earls Court, Manchester Central and Birmingham's NEC and ICC and have supported many of the leading annual sporting and hospitality calendar, including the Henley Royal Regatta, Six-Nations Rugby, Open Golf Championship and Wimbledon Tennis Championships as well as hundreds of high-profile events and exhibitions across the country. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout screens, Audio/PA systems etc. Venue Design, Construction, Fitout Venue Design, Construction, Fitout Venue Design, Construction, Fitout Venue Design, Construction, Fitout
and Overlay - Fitout : Seating, lighting, timing, display and and and and
Overlay Overlay Overlay Overlay
-
Power and Facilities Supply Temporary Accommodation and facilities Temporary Structures Venue Dressing
Past Experience Event Aintree Racecourse
Date 2009
Level Lead Contractor
F1 Grand Prix Wimbledon Tennis Championships
2009 2009
Lead Contractor Lead Contractor
World Superbike Championships
2009
Lead Contractor
Henley Regatta Arsenal, Liverpool and Hull City Football Clubs
2009 2009
Lead Contractor Lead Contractor
Horse Racing at Cheltenham International Rugby Union
2009
Lead Contractor
20082009 2008
Lead Contractor Lead Contractor
Furniture and catering equipment hire. Furniture hire.
2009
Lead Contractor
Furniture hire.
UCI Track Cycling World Championships Darts Championships Key Sports Expertise Cricket Football Horse Racing Motor Sports Rowing Rugby
Goods / Services Furniture and catering equipment hire. Furniture hire. Furniture hire. Furniture and catering equipment hire. Furniture hire. Furniture and catering equipment hire. Furniture hire.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Venue Design, Construction, Fit-Out and Overlay
Company Name: Company Address:
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
TVF Promotions Unit 1, Wakefield Road Heysham Industrial Estate Netherton Liverpool Merseyside L30 6TZ Paul Gardener and Patricia Bowen 0151 521 7636 paul@tvfpromotions.co.uk or tricia@tvfpromotions.co.uk www.tvfpromotions.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: TVF Promotions - Sign design, specification and manufacture and venue/event dressing. They offer a full range of services from assessment of needs through to installation and removal of the signs after the event including site visits, risk assessments and storage. TVF promotions aim to ensure that the signage produced delivers the required impact has on an event/venue and that the information given to the public is clear and accurate and have the ability to create simulations to allow visualisation of the final design on-site. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Signage Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Venue Dressing Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Aintree Grand National
1985 to date
SubContractor
Design, production, installation and removal of all on and off course signage including building wraps.
Volvo Round the World Ocean Race
1997-08, 2001-02, 20
Lead Contractor
Production of signage for ports, press rooms and boats (directional signs, flags, buoys, banners). Specialised tanks and packing cases for pontoon, leaderboard and cube directional boards. Guidelines for worldwide ports on the installation & care of signage.
Manchester United FC
1996 to date
Lead Contractor
Production and installation of large format banners for the front of the building.
Rugby Union Heineken Cup, 5 & 6 Nations
Heineken 1990 to date
Lead Contractor
Site surveys, design, production and installation of all signs for dressing the venues in the UK and Europe.
Stella Artois Tennis Championship
19942008
SubContractor
Production of courts and signs in court area and throughout the Queens Club venue.
BUPA Great Runs
2009
Lead Contractor
Production, installation and storage of signage.
Guinness Premiership Rugby
2006 to date
Lead Contractor
Production of signage, venue dressing and management of public participation games, at all matches throughout the season at Twickenham Rugby Stadium.
Key Sports Expertise Football Horse Racing Rugby Sailing Tennis
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Venue Design, Construction, Fit-Out and Overlay
Company Name: Company Address:
Washingtons Of Congleton Ltd 7 Martins Mill Wards Lane Congleton Cheshire CW12 3LN Ian Washington 01260 279191 igwashington@aol.com
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Washingtons of Congleton Ltd specialise in the Transport, Storage and Installation to the Major Sports Event Sector. Over the past 20 years they have supported various companies who supply Stadium Branding, Electronic Timing and results, LED Perimeter Advertising and General Sports Event Equipment. It has supported National and International Sports Events using its own fleet, plus accredited sub-contractors, with trucks up to 44 tonne gross complete with truck mounted forklifts. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Venue Dressing Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
FA Cup Final
2009
Lead Contractor
Storage, transportation and installation assistance of LED Perimeter Advertising.
European Athletics Team Championships
2009
Lead Contractor
Transported and assisted with the installation of the entire stadium branding, perimeter advertising and general signage.
UKA Athletics Events
20082009
Lead Contractor
Storage, Transportation and installation assistance of entire stadium branding, electronic timing and results equipment, and athletics equipment for the indoor and outdoor season.
Paralympic World Cup
2009
Heineken Cup Final
2009
Lead Contractor
Transport and assistance with installation of entire stadium branding, perimeter advertising and general signage.
Heineken Cup Final
2009/10
Lead Contractor
European delivery of all competition branding.
Heineken Cup Final
2009
Lead Contractor
Transported and assisted with installation of the entire stadium dressing, perimeter advertising and general signage.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Football Motor Sports Paralympic Sports Rugby
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Venue Design, Construction, Fit-Out and Overlay
Company Name: Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Watson Steel Structures Limited Lostock Lane Lostock Bolton Lancashire BL6 4BL Steven Day 07770 501250 steven.day@watsonsteel.co.uk www.sfrplc.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: Design, detail, supply, fabrication, paint treatment, delivery and erection of structural steelwork to Bridges, Stadia, Commercial, Residential, Architectural, Leisure, and General buildings. Services Supplied: Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Construction and Building Services Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games
2009
SubContractor
Steelwork
Wimbledon Tennis Championships
2009
SubContractor
Structural steelwork
Arsenal FC
2006
SubContractor
Structural Steelwork
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Section 3: Event Delivery Delivering the very best event, often beamed live around the globe, requires thousands of individual details to come together, exactly on time. Even minor problems in one area of operations can lead to controversy when the stakes are this high, and these can overshadow the success of the event leaving a lasting impression of the host city. The skills to organise and deliver a complex event, have contingency plans and management based on risk assessments, come with experience of hosting some of the biggest and best events there are. Types of services listed in this section: • • • • • • • • • • •
Access and Crowd Control Catering Corporate and VIP Hospitality Management Event Management Medical Services and Drug Testing Printing Services Safety Services Security and Accreditation Sports presentation/ceremonies Ticketing Transportation and Accommodation Agencies
Companies listed elsewhere in this directory that also supply into this category Company Name Eternity Sports Clothing Sport Event Solutions Ltd Sustainable Events (formerly Organise This) Vision Creative & Communications Consultants
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Event Delivery Company Name: Company Address:
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Acrosec UK Ltd Suite 70, Westminster Chambers Hunter Street Chester Cheshire CH1 2HR Anthony Cooke 07767 324991 tony@acrosecuk.com www.acrosecuk.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: Acrosec UK supply trained scenting detection dogs & handlers for explosives or narcotics searches; searchers & security staff; and specialist security equipment for use in search and security applications. They also provide training of security personnel and handlers and undertake pre-event planning for security requirements. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Security Planning Event Delivery - Security and Accreditation Human Resources - Workforce planning and training Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
Test Match Cricket
2008
SubContractor
Provision of specialist search and sniffer dogs for the detection of explosives within the venues, in the precincts and within the crowds attending the event.
National Transport provider
2007
SubContractor
Provision of searchers and scenting detection dogs for the detection of explosives on transportation, their main hubs, the passengers and their baggage.
Key Sports Expertise Cricket Swimming, Diving, Water Polo
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Event Delivery
Company Name: Company Address:
Bluestone Events The Riverside Center Yard 39 Highgate Kendal Cumbria LA9 4ED Kate Thomas 01539 729 048 kate@bluestoneevents.co.uk www.bluestoneevents.co.uk
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Bluestone Events is an event management company specialising in creating interactive festivals, outdoor and sports events. They manage existing events and launch events to suit individual needs including either full project management or supporting specific project areas such as budgeting, operations, on-site management, marketing and sales. Services Supplied: Event Delivery - Event Management Marketing, Communications and Media - Event Marketing and Branding Marketing, Communications and Media - Sponsorship Management Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
The Outdoors Show
2009
Lead Contractor
Managed the full event operations and logistics including budget management, communication with the venue and all contractors, management of all feature builds plus the project management of all sponsors and exhibitors.
Dive Fest
2009
Lead Contractor
Managed the full event operations and logistics and advised on marketing and event content.
Kendal Mountain Festival
2008
SubContractor
Bluestone was contracted to market the festival to a wider audience resulting in increased visitor numbers, and to raise revenue though sponsorship and manage all festival sponsors.
CycleFest
2009
SubContractor
Advised the organisers on how to put an event together. We consulted on operations, logistics, budgets, marketing and event promotion.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Event Delivery
Company Name: Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Byrom Plc Seamos House Brooks Drive Cheadle Royal Cheshire SK8 3SA John Parker 0161 492 1800 john.parker@byrom.plc.uk www.byrom.plc.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: Byrom plc delivers accommodation, travel services, ticketing and IT-Solutions for major international sporting events. For the last 18 years Byrom has been involved in an official capacity with some of the world's largest sporting events including the current and previous four FIFA World Cups and the current and previous six Ryder Cup Matches. In addition to these events Byrom has been officially involved with events in more than 20 countries on 5 continents. Currently Byrom has over 120 staff working in its offices located in South Manchester, Atlanta, Cardiff, Rio de Janeiro, Johannesburg and Barcelona. For major events it is Byrom's custom to establish offices in the host country(ies). All Byrom staff are engaged in the provision of services to events. Byrom has an extensive portfolio of IT systems at its disposal that have been continuously developed and enhanced. As well as its core Check-In back office accommodation management system it has a number of web-based applications that provide features tailored to the target user population. Byrom through its wholly owned subsidiary MATCH, is responsible for the accommodation, ticketing, tour operator and IT solutions for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa (TM) Through a sister company Byrom has the global hospitality rights for the 2010 and 2014 FIFA World Cups (TM). Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - IT Systems and Services Bidding and Planning - Transport Planning Event Delivery - Corporate and VIP Hospitality Management Event Delivery - Ticketing Event Delivery - Transportation and Accommodation Agencies Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
FIFA World Cup
Lead Contractor
Accommodation solution, ticketing solution, hospitality, Tour operator programme.
19942014
The Ryder Cup Key Sports Expertise Athletics Football Golf Motor Sports
1997 - present
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Event Delivery
Company Name: Company Address:
Definitive Events Limited Piccadilly House 49 Piccadilly Manchester M1 2AP Lisa Pennington 0161 212 1596 lisap@definitiveevents.co.uk www.definitiveevents.co.uk
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Definitive Events Limited are an event management company with a specialist Sports Division. Definitive Events partner with their clients and provide a full project management and consultancy service to Sponsors to activate their Sponsor Hospitality programmes, as well as to International and National Sporting Federations, Governing Bodies and Organising Committees for event management and logistics support around their major sporting events: * Programme design * Asset management (tickets, accommodation, transportation) * Event logistics * Hospitality brokerage service - venue sourcing * Hospitality suite management * Budget planning/management * Ground logistics including accommodation management, travel and transport * Guest/delegate management * VIP Management * Accreditation management * Branding Showcasing * Event management * On-site staffing and delivery for all event types Services Supplied: Event Delivery - Corporate and VIP Hospitality Management Event Delivery - Event Management Event Delivery - Ticketing Event Delivery –Transport and Accommodation Agencies Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
2004 Athens Olympic and Paralympic Games
2004
Lead Contractor
Global VIP Corporate Hospitality Programme.
2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games
2008
Lead Contractor
Global Corporate Hospitality for worldwide sports brand.
Key Sports Expertise Cricket Football Golf Horse Racing Motor Sports Multi-Sport Events Rugby Tennis
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Event Delivery
Company Name: Company Address:
ESTC Group Frederick House Beam Heath Way Nantwich Cheshire CW5 6PQ Michelle Gauntlett 01270 626663 michelle@estcgroup.co.uk www.estcgroup.co.uk
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Events Stewarding, Training & Consultancy (ESTC) group is a training company and consultancy service that specialises in safety and security training, providing training qualifications & consultancy to some of the most important sporting venues in the UK and South Africa, including companies involved in the FIFA 2010 World Cup. The group consists of four divisions: ESTC Training, ESTC Events, ESTC Agency and ESTC International. Each division is staffed from within relevant industries; for example one of the founders has worked in stadium management for 20 years and is currently a safety officer for football and international cricket. Another has worked in education and training for over 20 years and currently works as a safety officer at football stadia and free standing pop concerts both in the UK and overseas. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Health, Safety and Environmental Planning Bidding and Planning - Security Planning Event Delivery - Access and Crowd Control Event Delivery - Security and Accreditation Human Resources - Workforce planning and training Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
FIFA World Cup
2008 2010
Lead Contractor
Training of stewards through to Safety officers.
FIFA Confederation cup
2009
Lead Contractor
Training for Steward through to Safety officers.
Key Sports Expertise Cricket Football Rugby
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Event Delivery Company Name: Company Address:
Exclusafe Lifestyle PO Box 232 Urmston Manchester M41 4BA Phil Moulton 07940 356182 xclusafe@aol.com www.exclusafe.co.uk
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Exclusafe Lifestyle are providers of both security and stewards, and a wide range of training courses (SIA and non-SIA). Each training course is nationally recognised and certified. All staff are both SIA and first-aid trained and have experience in sporting events. Services Supplied: Event Delivery - Access and Crowd Control Event Delivery - Security and Accreditation Human Resources - Workforce planning and training Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002
SubContractor
Exclusafe provided security staff for key areas on the outside events. Provided security for news crews and VIPs at their hotels. Safety and security training for over 300 volunteers at the Games.
UEFA Cup Final 2008
2008
SubContractor
Exclusafe supplied key staff at the stadium for access control, VIP areas, search and control and general security. Also provided teams of trained security staff for the ground and tunnel area to be kept secure at all times.
World Cycling Events
2009/2008
SubContractor
Exclusafe, working alongside RPG, provided security for a Royal visit for the event, securing routes for the visit to the Manchester Velodrome. Providing security for VIP areas and the event area.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Boxing Cycling Football Martial Arts (judo, karate, taekwondo etc) Winter sports (skiing, skating, curling, luge, bobsleigh etc.)
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Event Delivery
Company Name: Company Address:
Swans Travel Limited Stanley House Broadway Business Park Oldham Greater Manchester OL9 9XA Kieran Swindells 0161 681 0999 kbs@swanstravel.com www.swanstravel.com
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Swans Travel Limited offer service delivery in all aspects of transport management with vehicles ranging from car, MPV, Mini, Midi to full size Coaches, all guaranteed to be under 3 years of age, featuring a wide range of safety and comfort features. Their passenger transport is supported by advanced 24-hour control centres, on call 365-days a year, monitoring the UK wide fleet via satellite tracking. Services Supplied: Event Delivery - Transportation and Accommodation Agencies Past Experience Event FINA World Swimming Championships 2008
Date
Level
Goods / Services
2008
Lead Contractor
Multimodal ground transportation management services.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Event Delivery
Company Name: Company Address: Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Ticketmaster Systems Limited Ticketmaster UK Ltd Floor 5, Griffin House 40 Lever Street Manchester M1 1BB Ian Sanders 0161 385 3620 ian.sanders@ticketmaster.co.uk www.ticketmaster.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: Ticketmaster provide ticket sales, ticket resale services, marketing and distribution. Ticketmaster has extensive experience in ticketing for high-profile events and venues selling for over 60,000 UK events a year. Services Supplied: Event Delivery - Ticketing Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games
2008
Lead Contractor
Complete ticketing and ticketing fulfillment service.
2008 UEFA European Football Championship
2008
Lead Contractor
Complete ticketing and fulfillment service.
UCI Track Cycling World Cup Classic
2009
Lead Contractor
Advance ticket sales, marketing and ticket fulfillment.
Liverpool International Tennis
2002present
SubContractor
Advance ticket sales, marketing and ticket fulfillment.
Netball World Series 2009
2009
Lead Contractor
Advance ticket sales, marketing and ticket fulfillment.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Event Delivery
Company Name: Company Address:
UK Rally Limited Suite C West Barns Bentley's Farm Lane Higher Whitley Warrington Cheshire WA4 4QW Mark Taylor 01925 730096 marktaylor@rallybrc.co.uk www.rallybrc.co.uk
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: UK Rally are sports and commercial rights holders; promoters; championship and event co-ordinators; event management and organisation specialists; awards ceremony organisers. Their activities also include media and TV production, website development, media accreditation, hospitality and VIP/guests entertainment provision. Services Supplied: Event Delivery - Corporate and VIP Hospitality Management Event Delivery - Event Management Marketing, Communications and Media - Audio Visual Content Producers Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
British Rally Championships
2006 to 2014
Lead Contractor
Title and commercial rights holder, organiser, rule maker, championship coordination, media consultants, website, TV production, hospitality
Key Sports Expertise Motor Sports Powerboating/Jetskiing/Waterskiing
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Event Delivery
Company Name: Company Address:
Words Come Easy c/o Dewsnap Cottage 7 Rabbit Lane Mottram in-Longdendale Hyde Cheshire SK14 6LS Andrew Nickeas 07958 579879 andrew@wordscomeeasy.com or anickeas@aol.com www.wordscomeeasy.com
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Words Come Easy is a sport and event presentation company that provides an experienced master of ceremonies, compere, event and conference host with over 15 years experience hosting high profile sporting and corporate events including international events, exhibition matches, Open Championships and the anchor to World Championship events and the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games. For televised events the company has hosted events on national and Sky television for Sport England, incorporating commentary and interviews. Other functions include hosting award ceremonies, banquets, corporate functions, charity dinners, dinner dances and presentations. Services Supplied: Event Delivery - Sport Presentation / ceremonies Marketing, Communications and Media - Media/press/broadcast operations Human Resources: Announcers and commentators Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002
SubContractor
Event hosting, compere, introductions, interviews, TV commentary
World Open Squash Championships
2008
SubContractor
Event hosting, compere, commentary, interviews
British Open Squash Championships
2008
SubContractor
Event hosting, compere, interviews, TV commentary
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Badminton Squash
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Section 4: Marketing, Communications & Media Getting the right message out to the right people at the right time is critical in the success of any event. The bigger the event the more complex the set of communication, broadcasting, marketing rights and channels there need to be. This section covers all the services related to communicating with the world outside the event: marketing, advertising, sponsorship, media, broadcasting and website management. Types of services listed in this section: • • • • • • • • • • •
Advertising Audio Visual Content Producers Crisis Management Data and Information Services Event Marketing and Branding Licensing and Merchandising Media Consultants Media/press/broadcast operations PR and Mass Communication Sponsorship Management Website design and management
Companies listed elsewhere in this directory that also supply into this category Company Name Airangel Ltd Bluestone Events CRC Consulting (UK) Ltd UK Rally Limited Vision Creative & Communications Consultants Words Come Easy
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Marketing, Communications and Media
Company Name: Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Blueleaf The Old Barn Whitchurch Road Spurstow Cheshire CW6 9TD Adrian Lomas 01829 260 600 adrian@blue-leaf.co.uk www.blue-leaf.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: Blueleaf focuses the marketing of an event to achieve better results by designing and developing brands; advertising; and marketing literature. One of their key strengths though is the development of websites, which have been created to include e-commerce systems and content managed sites to make the user process simple in taking a lead through to booking. The company has worked closely with the governing bodies of sports like British Cycling, Hockey and Fishing as well as festivals like Wakestock and large e-commerce sites such as Laura Ashley and Next. Services Supplied: Marketing, Communications and Media - Advertising Marketing, Communications and Media - Event Marketing and Branding Marketing, Communications and Media - Website design and management Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Everyday Cycling
2007
SubContractor
Development of the brand and advertising, plus full content managed website for all members.
Wakestock Festival
2009
SubContractor
Development of the website to handle all bookings.
Key Sports Expertise Cycling Horse Racing Powerboating/Jetskiing/Waterskiing Swimming, Diving, Water Polo Triathlon
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Marketing, Communications and Media
Company Name: Company Address:
Creative Lynx Fifth Floor 52 Princess Street Manchester M1 6JX Sue Crossley 0161 228 7756 sue.crossley@creativelynx.co.uk www.creativelynx.co.uk
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Creative Lynx is a design, branding and marketing agency with a dedicated digital marketing offering. The company works with clients across the UK and Europe from its offices in Manchester and Geneva, offering a full range of marketing and design services. The specialist Culture, Media & Sport team have worked on some of the UK’s most significant international sporting events. Services Supplied: Marketing, Communications and Media - Advertising Marketing, Communications and Media - Event Marketing and Branding Marketing, Communications and Media - Website design and management Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002
Lead Contractor
Many projects including developing the brand and all the bid documentation to successfully secure the Games for Manchester through to M2002 Games Legacy projects for schools and the local community.
2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games
2012
SubContractor
Design and production of printed marketing materials including the regular newsletter for the site teams.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Cycling Football
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Marketing, Communications and Media
Company Name: Company Address:
Dinosaur The Landmark 21 Back Turner Street Manchester M4 1FR Emily Dewar 0161 831 0831 emily@dinosaur.co.uk www.dinosaur.co.uk
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Dinosaur cover the whole marketing mix including design for print, advertising, corporate and brand identity, digital, motion and POS. The company has experience of branding, advertising, brochure, souvenir guide and merchandising for large scale sporting events including the Manchester Commonwealth Games and the FINA World Swimming Championships as well as with sporting and retail brands including Adidas, Gola and Manchester United. Services Supplied: Marketing, Communications and Media - Advertising Marketing, Communications and Media - Audio Visual Content Producers Marketing, Communications and Media - Event Marketing and Branding Marketing, Communications and Media - Website design and management Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Signage Venue Design, Construction, Fitout and Overlay - Venue Dressing Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002
SubContractor
Souvenir guide.
FINA World Swimming Championships 2008
2008
Lead Contractor
Branding, advertising, programmes / media guides, website, event dressage, merchandising, medal design, exhibition stands, mascot costume, certificates, Emarketing, invitations, post event brochure.
Key Sports Expertise Football Multi-Sport Events Swimming, Diving, Water Polo
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
Marketing, Communications and Media
Company Name: Company Address:
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Ear to the Ground 3rd floor 11-13 Spear Street Manchester M1 1JU Aji Barot 0161 237 9786 / 07595 056375 ajibarot@eartotheground.org www.eartotheground.org
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Ear to the Ground specialise in building events and live communication programmes around sport that transcend traditional formats. Services include – creative concept design, event management and logistics. Services Supplied: Communications, Marketing and Media - Event Marketing and Branding Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
FIFA World Cup – 2018 Bid
2009
Production Supplier
The event was the focal point of a multi-platform campaign designed to reinforce the city’s status to support the England World Cup Bid and make Manchester a host city in 2018. Taking place in a bespoke venue purpose built by Ear to the Ground, the event itself involved both Manchester City and United’s youth teams with endorsements from stars Ryan Giggs and Emmanuel Adebayor. Ear to the Ground created a cutting-edge presentation specifically for members of the FA that featured both Sir Alex Ferguson and Mark Hughes.
Boxing – Ricky Hatton fight Manchester
2009
Production Supplier
Early stage production and promotion consultant for Ricky Hatton’s homecoming fight at the City of Manchester Stadium. Ear to the Ground advised on all aspects of the show including venue liaison, production management, policing and concession management.
Umbro “AWAY”
2010
Lead Contractor
Production of the live moment that was used as the central creative for a global media campaign. This involved securing Brit winners Kasabian, producing the live element of the show and managing all stakeholders to capture the perfect image and video content. Ear to the Ground secured all rights around the performance for use by Umbro in the build up to the South Africa World Cup.
Manchester City “Live from City”
2009
Lead Contractor
Produced ‘Live at City’, a music event, as the focal point for the whole campaign. MCFC supporting artists were headlined by Brits nominated Doves. An exclusive limited edition collector’s mini album was compiled and cleared by Ear to the Ground, featuring songs from each band branded in the new Manchester City creative.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Boxing Football Rugby
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Marketing, Communications and Media
Company Name: Company Address: Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Eternity Sports Clothing 57b Derby Street Manchester M8 8HW David Cook 0161 839 8400 david@eternityclothing.co.uk www.eternityfootball.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: Eternity are designers and manufacturers of fashion and fan apparel, supplying high street retailers and sporting organisations across Europe. The company offers diversity in design, competitive pricing and flexible order quantities. Services Supplied: Marketing, Communications and Media - Event Marketing and Branding Marketing, Communications and Media - Licensing and Merchandising Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
UEFA Champions League
2008
Lead Contractor
Provided merchandise for match day sales for AS Roma for a number of Champions League events.
Football Bundesliga
200609
Lead Contractor
Providing merchandise for sales in retail outlets for German football clubs - includes Hamburg, FC Kรถln, Bayer Leverkusen.
Football Serie A
200609
Lead Contractor
Providing supporter apparel for sale in club shops on match day for a number of Italian Serie A Clubs - including AS Roma and Cagliari.
Barclays Premier League Football
200509
Lead Contractor
Provided supporter apparel for match day sale for clubs to maximise revenue from retail for Everton, Manchester City, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, West Ham and Aston Villa football clubs.
Guinness Premiership Rugby
2008
Lead Contractor
Merchandise for sale in club shops and outlets during match days and non-match days. Clubs include Harlequins and Leicester Tigers.
Key Sports Expertise Football Ice Hockey/Skating Rugby
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Marketing, Communications and Media
Company Name: Company Address:
Fast Web Media Armstrong House Manchester Technology Centre Oxford Road Manchester M1 7ED Mike Flynn 0161 237 1735 Mike.flynn@fastwebmedia.com www.fastwebmedia.com
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Digital and PR agency, specialising in working with Sports Governing Bodies, Rights Holders, Sponsors and Media. Services include: Web development, Social Media, Search Engine Marketing, Online Marketing, Online PR, Mobile website and application development, digital strategy and online activation. Relevant work for major events clients includes: Manchester City Council (Manchester World Sport 08); Online PR campaign driving business and consumer awareness in series of major sporting events including UEFA Cup Final and World Swimming Championships; UEFA Euro 2008; Global B2B and B2C online PR campaign supporting UEFA New Media & Technologies; Rugby Football Union: Website development for official R.F.U IRB World Cup website;. Website development for successful IRB 2015 World Cup bid. Services Supplied: Marketing, Communications and Media - Website design and management Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester World Sport 2008
2008
Lead Contractor
Online Public relations, online marketing.
UEFA European Football Championship
2004 & 2008
Lead Contractor
Public Relations services, Online Public relations, Media management and research.
RFU World Cup
2007
Lead Contractor
Digital strategy, web design, web development, usability research, online marketing, search engine marketing, project management, technical support.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Cricket Football Golf Rugby Swimming, Diving, Water Polo
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Marketing, Communications and Media
Company Name: Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Finch, The Ideas Agency 20 Chapel St Liverpool Merseyside L3 9AG Tim Crutchley 0151 236 2134 tim@finchideas.co.uk www.finchideas.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: Finch are a full service creative agency helping organisations and brands achieve their goals using either traditional media channels or, increasingly, new methods and media. Finch's services can be broken down into the following areas: · Event Management · Advertising · Design · Brand Development · Digital · Experiential This range of services allows us to work together to plan, organise and deliver the event concept, logistics and identity. As well as promotion of the event in the build-up to the event, Finch also offer management of the sales process if ticket sales apply. Finch can manage all event day stage and AV, food and drink and entertainment services; as well as room dressing and signage and staffing for the event. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Communications Strategy Bidding and Planning - Corporate and Sponsorship Strategy Event Delivery - Corporate and VIP Hospitality Management Marketing, Communications and Media - Advertising Marketing, Communications and Media - Audio Visual Content Producers Marketing, Communications and Media - Event Marketing and Branding Marketing, Communications and Media - PR and Mass Communication Marketing, Communications and Media - Sponsorship Management Marketing, Communications and Media - Website design and management Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Aintree Grand National
2006
SubContractor
Finch created the ‘Looking Good’ competition held at Aintree Racecourse with over 1,500 entrants which ran for 6 years.
Liverpool 08: European Capital of Culture
2008
Lead Contractor
Finch managed the VIP/corporate entertainment for 1,000 guests at Liverpool's Anglican Cathedral including food, live music and transport to the Official Opening Concert at Liverpool ACC. Finch designed and supplied all event collateral.
Open Golf Championships
2008
Lead Contractor
Finch provided 4 days of corporate hospitality to 1,200 guests at Hillside Golf Club. Finch also looked after the transportation of some guests and all event collateral. This event followed delivery of successful hospitality at the 2006 Open Championship.
Legends Tennis Classic
2008
Lead Contractor
Finch have organised and staged The Boodle & Dunthorne Legends Tennis Classic on an annual basis since 1996. Finch take responsibility for all aspects of the event from conception right through to delivery.
Liverpool Sound, Paul McCartney at Anfield
2008
Lead Contractor
Finch organised multiple levels of corporate hospitality package including all event sales and collateral, all hospitality services and the dressing of suites at Anfield. The event was seen live by a 36,000 strong crowd. Finch also designed and produced the official souvenir event programme.
FIFA World Cup 2018 Bid
2009
Lead Contractor
In support of Liverpool's bid to host World Cup football in 2018, Finch were commissioned to design and manage a presentation event to the FA and 200 selected guests. Finch delivered everything from dressing the rooms to the event's identity and all supporting collateral (including tickets and delegate giveaways). They also stage-managed the hi-tech presentation and produced 3 short films shown in support of the bid.
Key Sports Expertise Football Golf Horse Racing Tennis
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Marketing, Communications and Media Company Name: Company Address:
Ipsos MORI North Suite 201 3rd Floor, The Triangle Exchange Square Manchester M4 3TR Tim Martin 0161 240 2401 tim.martin@ipsos.com www.ipsos.com
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Ipsos MORI North is a full service market research agency. Services Supplied: Marketing, Communications and Media - Data and Information Services Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
FINA World Swimming Championships 2008
2008
Lead Contractor
300 face-to-face interviews were conducted looking at the spend of spectators and their attitudes towards the event and Manchester. The spectator spend levels were then analysed by Experian, and combined with their analysis of the event organisation costs to measure the immediate direct (and quantifiable indirect and induced) costs and benefits associated with the staging of the event.
UEFA Cup Final 2008
2008
Lead Contractor
As above.
Paralympic World Cup
2008
Lead Contractor
As above.
UCI Track Cycling World Championships
2008
Lead Contractor
As above.
World Open Squash Championships
2008
Lead Contractor
As above.
European Women's Water Polo Championships
2009
Lead Contractor
200 face-to-face interviews were conducted looking at the spend of spectators and their attitudes towards the event and Manchester. The spectator spend levels were then calculated.
BUPA Great Manchester Run
2008
Lead Contractor
100 face-to-face interviews with spectators and 500 online interviews with participants were conducted looking at the spend of spectators and their attitudes towards the event and Manchester.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Marketing, Communications and Media Made in Manchester Ltd
Company Name: Company Address:
Suite 444, Great Northern Warehouse Deansgate Manchester M3 4EL Sarah Gormley 0161 834 6446 info@madeinmanchester.tv www.madeinmanchester.tv
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Made in Manchester media company works across marketing and PR as well as radio, television and new media with contracts and commissions across a whole range of sectors and genres. The company was set up in May 2005 by five-times World Swimming Champion, James Hickman and broadcaster and journalist Ashley Byrne, bringing together individuals with expertise in all areas of marketing and broadcasting to form a creative company as well as a production house. Services Supplied: Event Delivery - Sport Presentation / ceremonies Marketing, Communications and Media - Advertising Marketing, Communications and Media - Audio Visual Content Producers Marketing, Communications and Media - Event Marketing and Branding Marketing, Communications and Media - Media Consultants Marketing, Communications and Media - Media/press/broadcast operations Marketing, Communications and Media - PR and Mass Communication Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
FINA World Swimming Championships 2009
2009
SubContractor
Worked with Speedo to help manage their PR activity during the event in Rome and recorded/produced on line video footage of the event for the client.
FINA World Swimming Championships 2008
2008
SubContractor
Strategic PR and Communications - Advertising strategy. On-line communications - website design, podcasts and blogs. Generation of regional and international press coverage. Media Liaison. Extensive promotional events. Advised on corporate sponsorship and branding. Guided the legacy campaign for the championships. Co-ordinated celebrity and PR activity for event's goodwill partner.
Paralympic World Cup
2009
SubContractor
Official audio distributor The work involved supplying hundreds of BBC and commercial radio stations across the UK with up to the minute interviews from athletes competing in the biggest multi-sport disability event ahead of London 2012.
24:7 Theatre Festival
20089
Lead Contractor
PR and Communications strategy for the 24:7 Theatre Festival 2008, generating an increase in ticket sales and gaining national media coverage of the event.
Kellogg's Swimtastic Award
2008
Lead Contractor
Recorded and produced video footage used for the event.
SportsAid Ball 2008
20078
SubContractor
Produced video footage for the event.
Olympic Games GB Trials
2009
SubContractor
Recorded and produced on line video footage for the event.
Speedo Splash Awards
2008
SubContractor
Produced videos for the awards.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics Cycling Paralympic Sports Swimming, Diving, Water Polo Triathlon
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Marketing, Communications and Media
Company Name: Company Address: Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
MARK Studio Ltd 22 Lever Street Manchester M1 1EA Mark Lester 0161 237 3712 mark@markstudio.co.uk www.markstudio.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: MARK Studio is an interdisciplinary strategic creative branding and design agency working across a variety of media for a diverse range of national and international clients. By understanding the audience and marketplace, clarifying goals and identifying key opportunities at an early stage, every project undertaken is built on a solid foundation with very clear objectives. Services include: 'Research', 'Insight & strategy', 'Name generation', 'Brand identity creation', 'Trademarking', 'Identity guidelines', 'Brand identity development', 'Brand Communications'. Services Supplied: Marketing, Communications and Media - Advertising Marketing, Communications and Media - Event Marketing and Branding Marketing, Communications and Media - Website design and management Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester World Sport 2008
2008/2009
Lead Contractor
Branding, communications and website design for www.manchesterworldsport.com.
Manchester Literature Festival
2007/2008/2009
Lead Contractor
Brand communications design for the Manchester Literature Festival.
Manchester Comedy Festival
2008/2009
Lead Contractor
Branding, design communications for Manchester Comedy Festival.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Marketing, Communications and Media
Company Name: Company Address:
PDI Media Deansgate Quay 382 Deansgate Manchester M3 4LA Craig South 0161 831 7575 craig@pdimedia.co.uk
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
www.pdimedia.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: PDI Media is a provider of broadcast television, DVD programming, advertising and outside broadcasting, including live broadcasts, specialising in sport. Winners of eight Royal Television Society awards, PDI has produced programmes for BBC, ITV, Sky Sports, Channel 4 and Irish broadcaster RTE. Working with Premier League football clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal and Liverpool, they have produced in excess of 300 DVD and video programmes, including profiles of David Beckham, Wayne Rooney and Steven Gerrard, the 'Official History of Arsenal' and the record-breaking titles, Manchester United 'The Treble' and Liverpool 'Champions of Europe'. PDI also work with the Rugby Football League; produce general sports-related content such as sporting 'gaffes' and fitness programmes; and with multi-national corporations across a range of industries. Services Supplied: Marketing, Communications and Media - Advertising Marketing, Communications and Media - Audio Visual Content Producers Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Rugby League Super League Grand Final
2007
Lead Contractor
Broadcast coverage for the BBC. Provision of studio and presenters for analysis, commentators and packaging of event for highlights.
Rugby League Challenge Cup Final
2007
Lead Contractor
Broadcast coverage for the BBC. Provision of presenters for studio analysis and links for highlights.
Key Sports Expertise Football Rugby
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Marketing, Communications and Media Company Name: Company Address:
Rippleffect Studio Ltd 5th Floor, The Podium City Tower Old Hall Street Liverpool L3 9PP Andrew Binns 07970 627848 abinns@rippleffect.com www.rippleffect.com
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Rippleffect utilises new technology, social media such as Twitter, Facebook, YouTube, and other digital marketing methods to meet the aims and business requirements of its clients in the sports sector. Rippleffect has developed websites and digital marketing strategies for major football league clubs such as Everton FC, Manchester City FC, Fulham FC, Arsenal FC, Birmingham City FC, Bolton FC and for Arena Leisure plc, owner of seven race courses in the UK including Doncaster which hosts the St. Leger classic. Services Supplied: Marketing, Communications and Media - Website Design And Management Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Premier League Football
20032010
Lead Contractor
On-line website design, development and content management systems. Includes email marketing, integration of feeds from 3rd party systems (including the Press Association), integration of third-party advertising and embedded video content.
Arena Leisure plc (Horse Racing)
20042010
Lead Contractor
Website design, development, content management system and hosting for 10 websites, including seven racecourses operated by Arena. The team also provide ongoing support and consultancy, and are implementing a new Customer Relationship Management strategy for the group.
Boodles Nations Cup
2008
Lead Contractor
Website design and development to promote this tennis tournament held in Cheshire in 2008 which featured many leading names from the sport and was held in partnership with a host of leading brands and organisations.
Everton FC 25th Anniversary of 1985 team
2010
Lead Contractor
Rippleffect developed a temporary redesign of evertonfc.com to promote the club’s 25th Anniversary celebrations of its European Cup Winners Cup winning team of 1985.
Key Sports Expertise Football Golf Horse Racing
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Marketing, Communications and Media
Company Name: Company Address:
Spoken-Image Ltd 6 Riverside Mews Commercial Street Manchester M15 4RQ Geoff Allman 0161 236 7522 geoff@spoken-image.com www.spoken-image.com
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: A multi-disciplinary communication design group. Writers. producers and directors of film, video, DVD, CD ROM and other digital media. They also have in-house graphic designers who integrate all projects besides print based media and are able to produce video material and interactive CD ROMs. Services Supplied: Marketing, Communications Marketing, Communications Marketing, Communications Marketing, Communications
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Media Media Media Media
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Audio Visual Content Producers Event Marketing and Branding Media Consultants Website design and management
Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Special Olympics
2007
SubContractor
Promotional video material to launch the event.
Key Sports Expertise Multi-Sport Events Netball/Basketball/Volleyball
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Marketing, Communications and Media
Company Name: Company Address:
Tangerine PR Third Floor Giant's Basin Potato Wharf Castlefield Manchester M3 4NB Vicki Lamb 0161 817 6600 vicki.lamb@tangerinepr.com www.tangerinepr.com
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Tangerine offers PR Consultancy, Media Relations, Online PR, Public Affairs and Event Management and has extensive experience within the sports sector. Services Supplied: Marketing, Communications and Media - PR and Mass Communication Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Grass Roots Football Show
2009
SubContractor
Showcase for Manchester United Soccer Schools
English National Badminton Championships
2009
SubContractor
Provided PR services to position Slazenger S1 as the official drink of the event.
Final Fours Basketball Championship
2009
SubContractor
Provided PR services to position Slazenger S1 as the official drink of the event.
British National Squash Championships
2009
SubContractor
Provided PR services to position Slazenger S1 as the official drink of the event.
World Netball Series
2009 Oct
SubContractor
Provided PR services to position Slazenger S1 as the official drink of the event.
Key Sports Expertise Badminton Football Squash
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Marketing, Communications and Media
Company Name: Company Address: Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Xenon-54 Piccadilly House 49 Piccadilly Manchester M1 2AP Natalie Ferris 01695 768088 Natalie.ferris@xenon-54.com www.xenon-54.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: Xenon-54 Sourcing ethically source, manufacture and deliver products for promotional merchandising, direct marketing, sales promotion, exhibitions, PR, incentives, and events. These products can be completely customised and branded with any artwork required. Recent bespoke sourcing projects consist of inflatable logos for major UK charities (made from biodegradable plastic), beer glasses for a major Chinese beer brand and umbrellas/scarfs for a selection of the Premiership football clubs. They can also source all standard forms of branded promotional merchandise. Services Supplied: Marketing, Communications and Media - Advertising Marketing, Communications and Media - Event Marketing and Branding Marketing, Communications and Media - Licensing and Merchandising Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
Live Earth
Sub-Contractor
Provided branded inflatable logos for organiser charity.
2007
Key Sports Expertise Football Golf Rugby Tennis
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Section 5: Human Resources With all the systems and planning in place, it is people who make the event what it is. The bigger the event, the more people need to be involved to make it run smoothly and memorable – for all the right reasons. The personnel in charge of the event may need specialist training during the planning and development phase and others may be involved with the event only for a short time, as temporary employees, volunteers, or providing specialist services for the duration of the event only. This section details training providers, specialist skills and organisations dedicated to providing the army of temporary workers and volunteers. Types of services listed in this section: • • • • • • •
Announcers, Commentators, MC Athlete Management and Liaison Interpreters and Cross-cultural advisors Recruitment Agency Staff Uniforms and Equipment Volunteer Strategy and Management Workforce Planning and Training
Companies listed elsewhere in this directory that also supply into this category Company Name Acrosec UK Ltd Exclusafe Lifestyle Sport Event Solutions Ltd ESTC Group World Academy Of Sport
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Human Resources
Company Name: Company Address:
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
City Catering Ltd Suite 307 The Triangle Exchange Square Manchester M4 3TR Wayne Goodison 0161 839 6262 wayne.goodison@citirecruit.co.uk www.citycatering.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: City Catering and Citi Recruit, provide both Temporary and Permanent staffing solutions throughout the Northwest and the UK. Specialising in the Events and Hospitality market, they have been established over a number of years as a lead partner to many blue chip companies, as well as local authorities and Sporting Stadia. Services Supplied: Human Resources - Recruitment Agency Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester United FC
2008
SubContractor
Supply of Temporary Hospitality staff to Restaurants on Match days.
Wembley Stadium
2009
SubContractor
Supply of Temporary Hospitality Staff to support the Restaurant functions as well as stadium Kiosks.
Haydock Park Horse Racing
2008
SubContractor
Supply of Temporary Hospitality Staff for Restaurants and on course kiosks.
Manchester City FC
2008
SubContractor
Supply of Temporary Hospitality Staff for Restaurants and Kiosks on match days.
Concerts - Take That
2009
SubContractor
Supply of kiosk and on site staff for Music concert.
Key Sports Expertise Cricket Football Horse Racing Rugby
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Human Resources
Company Name: Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email:
DKC 50 Egerton Road Preston Lancashire PR2 1AL Don Parker 07973 971516 spinney50@btinternet.com
Description of company and goods/services provided: DKC are a Northwest based consultancy with long experience in high performance sport delivering multi-sport training camps within the UK and overseas for Team GB and Team England in preparation for both the Olympic and Commonwealth Games. The partners in DKC were responsible for the implementation of Team GB's pre-games holding camps prior to the Atlanta and Sydney Olympics and Team England's camps before the Kuala Lumpur and Melbourne Commonwealth Games. The DKC team covers a breadth of knowledge, experience and expertise in all aspects of performance sport and major events, from Games management and operations, through elite sport support including science, medicine, logistics, and coaching, through to the politics, structures and funding of high level sport and events. Services Supplied: Event Delivery - Event Management Human Resources - Athlete Management and Liaison Past Experience Event Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games
Key Sports Expertise Multi-Sport Events
Date
Level
Goods / Services
2006
Lead Contractor
Multi-sport Games expertise/ preparation and running of Team England holding camp/ athlete familiarisation/ team manager education and support/ IF and CGF liaison.
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Human Resources
Company Name: Company Address:
Learn Media Limited 29 Carr Lane Hambleton Poulton-Le-Fylde Hambleton Lancashire FY6 9BA Peter Hoey 07790 674407 peter@learnmedia.co.uk www.learnmedia.co.uk
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Learn Media provide learning and business development solutions specialising in Safety, Fire, Food, Leadership, Risk, Induction and Well-being. Solutions are delivered either online as e-learning and web-based management programs, or as face to face learning and consultancy programs. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Health, Safety and Environmental Planning Human Resources - Workforce planning and training Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
2008 Beijing Olympic and Paralympic Games
2006 to 2008
Lead Contractor
Provided the BOCOG with our Risk and Opportunity Management System. This system was responsible for the risk management during both the development stages and the delivery of the Games.
Melbourne 2006 Commonwealth Games
2006
Lead Contractor
Provided the Melbourne Commonwealth Games Committee with an online learning portal that provided a consistent approach for thousands of volunteers and contractors to gain access to the right information, instruction and training on a wide range of topics.
Women's European Football Championships
2005
Lead Contractor
Organised an Amateur International Women's Championship on behalf of the English FA to put on to coincide with the main event of the UEFA Women's Euro 2005 Championship. Provided training to 200 volunteers.
Key Sports Expertise Football Multi-Sport Events Rugby
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Human Resources
Company Name: Company Address:
Ludus Solutions Limited Halliwell Clough Church Street Bolton Greater Manchester BL1 6HJ Jackie Veal 07901 625194 ludussolutions@btinternet.com
Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email:
Description of company and goods/services provided: For major events Ludus Solutions can offer specialist advice and support in volunteer management, policy development, training; and planning and delivering legacy benefits through sports development, educational and social projects . In community sports Ludus offers advice and support for: The development and delivery of bespoke training packages (e.g. Performance Frameworks, community sport development, sport development induction suitable for new SDOs; Strategy Development (e.g. consultation with stakeholders, strategy production); Research (e.g. feasibility studies, Club Development Audits); Provision of advice and guidance for funding applications; Performance Management (e.g. monitoring and programme evaluation; Community engagement (e.g. facilitating community ownership and participation in sporting interventions). Services Supplied: Human Resources - Volunteer strategy and Management Legacy - Educational and Social Projects Legacy - Legacy Planning Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002
SubContractor
Training of Sport Volunteers and Management of Sports Information Service.
FINA World Swimming Championships 2008
2008
SubContractor
Management of the Volunteer Programme for the championships.
Key Sports Expertise Football Swimming, Diving, Water Polo Triathlon
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Human Resources
Company Name: Company Address:
Manchester Event Volunteers c/o Economic Development Unit, Manchester City Council Room 302, Level 3, Town Hall Albert Square Manchester M60 2LA 0 0161 234 1532 info@mev.org.uk www.mev.org.uk
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Manchester Event Volunteers (MEV) recruit, train and manage volunteers, and promote volunteering opportunities. MEV developed from the Volunteer Crew at the 2002 Manchester Commonwealth Games and has more than 7 years experience of recruiting volunteers, promoting volunteering opportunities and providing support for local community, regional and national events. Services Supplied: Human Resources - Volunteer strategy and Management Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2002
Lead Contractor
Delivered the Pre Volunteer and Volunteer Programme for the XVII Commonwealth Games in Manchester.
World Netball Championships
2009
SubContractor
Providing a range of volunteers for the World Netball championships.
Key Sports Expertise Multi-Sport Events Netball/Basketball/Volleyball Paralympic Sports
Northwest based specialist suppliers to major sports events
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Human Resources
Company Name: Company Address:
Meridian Business Support 4th Floor Roberts House Manchester Rd Altrincham WA14 4PL Andrew Mitchell 07850 350645 amitchell@meridianbs.co.uk www.meridianbs.co.uk
Town: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
Description of company and goods/services provided: Meridian Business Support was established in 1989 and has grown into an international recruitment organisation with over 40 locations in the UK, Poland, Amsterdam & New Zealand. Meridian supply recruitment solutions for both temporary and permanent, blue and white collar staff, to many of the leading blue chip companies in the UK. Services Supplied: Human Resources - Recruitment Agency Past Experience Event
Date
Aintree Racecourse
Sub-Contractor
Meridian supplied both cleaning and catering staff working day and night shifts.
Horse Racing at Gloucester
2009
Meridian supplied supporting cleaning and catering staff working day and night shifts.
Level
SubContractor
Goods / Services
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Section 6: Legacy Once an event has packed up and left town, it will leave a legacy, both physical and social behind. But leaving the best possible legacy doesn’t just happen. Newly built infrastructure has to be designed with the future use and requirements at the top of the agenda. Educational and social projects need to engage with the local community before, during and after the event to make the most of the opportunities that hosting the event brings. This section lists organisations with experience in making legacy happen. Types of services listed in this section: • •
Educational and Social Projects Legacy Planning
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Company Name: Company Address: Town: County: Postcode: Contact Name: Contact Tel.: Contact Email: Website:
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Sandgrown Consultancy Limited 84 Bankside Lane Bacup Lancashire OL13 8HP Lesley Giddins 07736 858603 lesley@sandgrown.co.uk www.sandgrown.co.uk
Description of company and goods/services provided: Sandgrown specialises in the social legacy of major events. This includes directing legacy programmes and delivering discrete legacy projects. Sandgrown also consult on sustainable volunteer programmes and on accessing existing budgets to deliver social legacy. Products and services include: workshops and presentations on social legacy; development of strategies and programmes to deliver social legacy; development of sustainable volunteer strategies and programmes; linking social legacy to wider municipal and state objectives; building specific legacy projects and accessing funding. Sandgrown has specific expertise in multi-sport events and in single-sport international events. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Feasibility Studies Legacy - Educational and Social Projects Legacy - Legacy Planning Past Experience Event Date
Level
Goods / Services
Manchester 2002 Commonwealth Games
2003
Lead Contractor
Various services to Manchester City Council with regards to ongoing legacy after the event, including in relation to event volunteering and anniversary events.
Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games
2006
Lead Contractor
Workshop for the City Council on developing sustainable volunteer programmes. Also subcontracted to work on initial assessment of feasibility of volunteer programme.
2012 London Olympic and Paralympic Games
2004
Lead Contractor
Writing the Volunteer Strategy for the London 2012 bid. Services across the UK in relation to maximising the wider volunteer legacy and benefit of 2012.
Tour of Britain
2006
Lead Contractor
Work to maximise regional legacy.
Women's European Football Championships
2005
Lead Contractor
Management of Legacy Programme and individual projects. Fundraising for programme and general promotion of the event.
Homeless World Cup
2009
Lead Contractor
Bid writing to attract the event.
Key Sports Expertise Cycling Football Multi-Sport Events
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Legacy
Company Name: Company Address:
Sportshall Associates Ltd Unit 11 Wincham Avenue Wincham Northwich Cheshire CW9 6GB Edward Parsons 01606 353550 edward@sportshall.org www.sportshall.org
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Description of company and goods/services provided: Sportshall Associates specialise in the development of programmes and delivery of sporting events and activity for young people. Working in close partnership with many of the athletics governing bodies including UK Athletics and England Athletics, together with several major sponsors, the team deliver an annual programme of 200 + events, many of these being part of the Sportshall UK Championships, culminating in the UK Final held at Birmingham's NEC Arena. They have staged a number of high profile international matches and events on a virtual competition basis where young people compete simultaneously with performances and results being shared via audio-visual links and web links. The team have provided support to many of the major athletics events delivering complementary programmes for children at the London Grand Prix, European and World Indoor Championships. Services Supplied: Legacy - Educational and Social Projects Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
World Indoor Athletics Championships
2003
SubContractor
Provided a range of athletics activities for children both prior to and during the Championships. Significant contributors to the Legacy project.
Athletics Grand Prix
1988 2008
SubContractor
Managed and led supporting activity, including children's relays prior to the main event programme, provided "come and try" activity for children at a number of locations.
Aviva Sportshall UK Final
1984 current
Lead Contractor
Managed the event and associated annual programme in its entirety.
Key Sports Expertise Athletics
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Legacy
Company Name: Company Address:
Sustainable Events (formerly Organise This) The Stables Paradise Wharf Ducie St Manchester M12JN Fiona Pelham 07980 651781 fiona@organisethis.co.uk www.organisethis.co.uk
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Description of company and goods/services provided: Sustainable Events focus on delivering events in an environmentally friendly and community involved way. They also consult on the implementation of sustainability within large scale events, venues and members of the event supply chain. Services Supplied: Bidding and Planning - Health, Safety and Environmental Planning Event Delivery - Event Management Legacy - Legacy Planning Past Experience Event
Date
Level
Goods / Services
Inspire Mark
2009
SubContractor
Developed educational material and workshops relating to sustainable event management which is supported by BSI and part of the 2012 Inspire Programme.
MPI The European Meetings and Events Conference
2008
SubContractor
Provided sustainable consultancy and implementation to deliver a BS 8091 (sustainable event management) certified event.
FIFA World Cup 2018 Bid
2009
SubContractor
Technical advisor on sustainability for England 2018 bid.
Key Sports Expertise Football Multi-Sport Events
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Legacy
Company Name: Company Address:
World Academy Of Sport Manchester Business School West Booth Street West Manchester M15 6PB Kate Gallop 0161 275 6739 kgallop@wasec.mbs.ac.uk www.worldacademysport.org
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Description of company and goods/services provided: The World Academy of Sport deliver sport and event specific educational programmes, primarily for International Sporting Federations and their member nations to over 800 National Federations worldwide. Programmes are delivered through the Executive Centre and the Athlete Centre in partnership with The University of Manchester's Business School from centres in Manchester, Dubai and Singapore. Offerings include intensive residential programmes; flexible on-line training; and a Global MBA for Sport and Major Events. The Academy Athlete Centre provides education solutions to pre-university and university aged athletes. Services Supplied: Human Resources - Workforce planning and training Legacy - Educational and Social Projects Past Experience Event Date Paralympic World Cup
2009
Level
Goods / Services
SubContractor
The World Academy of Sport delivered a tailored education programme (NPC Management Programme) developed by the IPC Academy. The IPC launched this in partnership with the World Academy of Sport to improve educational standards within sport throughout the Paralympic Movement.
Key Sports Expertise Cycling Paralympic Sports Rugby Winter sports (skiing, skating, curling, luge, bobsleigh etc.)
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Index – Alphabetical list of companies Company Name
Page
ACROBAT Consulting & Marketing Ltd.
10
Acrosec UK Ltd
50
Addleshaw Goddard LLP
11
AFL Architects
22
AGC Chemicals Europe Ltd
23
Airangel Ltd
24
All Turf Limited
25
Aquasure UK Ltd
26
Astra Signs Limited
27
AstSigns Ltd
28
Blueleaf
61
Bluestone Events
51
Brabners Chaffe Street LLP
12
Broughton Controls Ltd
29
Byrom Plc
52
Cestrian Imaging
30
Christy (now known as Welspun UK Ltd)
31
City Catering Ltd
77
Concept Staging Ltd
32
CRC Consulting (UK) Ltd
13
Creative Lynx
62
Definitive Events Limited
53
Deloitte LLP
14
Dinosaur
63
DKC
78
Ear to the Ground
64
Ernst & Young LLP
15
ESTC Group
54
Eternity Sports Clothing
65
Exclusafe Lifestyle
55
Fast Web Media
66
Finch, The Ideas Agency
67
Flowcrete UK Ltd
33
Halliwells LLP
16
Hannan Associates
34
HMG Paints Ltd
35
Icopal Ltd
36
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In-Signs
37
Ipsos MORI North
68
Knight Kavanagh & Page
17
Laura Coleman Flowers Ltd
38
Learn Media Limited
79
Ludus Solutions Limited
80
MAC Sound
39
Made in Manchester Ltd
69
Manchester Event Volunteers
81
MARK Studio Ltd
70
Meridian Business Support
82
Musco Lighting
40
PDI Media
71
Promatic International Ltd
41
RPM Ltd
42
Rippleffect Studio Ltd
72
Sandgrown Consultancy Limited
84
Spoken-Image Ltd
73
Sport Event Solutions Ltd
18
Sportshall Associates Ltd
85
Strategic Leisure
19
Stuart Canvas Products
43
Sustainable Events (formerly Organise This)
86
Swans Travel Limited
56
Tangerine PR
74
Tensar International Ltd
44
Thorns Group
45
Ticketmaster Systems Limited
57
TVF Promotions
46
UK Rally Limited
58
Vision Creative & Communications Consultants
20
Washingtons Of Congleton Ltd
47
Watson Steel Structures Limited
48
Words Come Easy
59
World Academy Of Sport
87
Xenon-54
75
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