Shell Scheme Stands - Deadline 12 September
If you have selected a shell scheme stand, the official shell scheme contractor for Education Estates® is Full Circle Ltd. This year, shell scheme stands will be Quad Frontage. No alterations may be made to the shell scheme without prior discussion and approval of the Exhibition Office.
All shell scheme stands are provided with an electrical package containing one socket and one light.
All shell schemes will be carpeted
If you would like to add enhancements to your stand or have graphics created for you, Full Circle can assist with this.
A booking link will follow directly from Full Circle from this email address: exhibitors@exhibitconnect.co.uk
Stand Space
It is your responsibility to examine, or cause to be examined, the site allotted to you in order to avoid costly adjustments to stand structures.
It is possible that obstructions may be present that cannot always be indicated on the plans of the exhibition. Any costs relating to modifications that need to be undertaken as a result of any such obstructions will be at the exhibitors’ expense. In the instance of any discrepancy in the site allotted, exhibitors are required to notify the Organisers immediately before the opening of the exhibition.
The Organisers will not accept liability in the instance of failure to notify discrepancies before the opening of the exhibition.
Nameboards - Deadline 12 September
Stand nameboards displaying the company name and stand number are provided on all shell scheme stands. Full Circle, our official stand contractor will request your details for the Nameboard. This will be done through their portal. Please adhere to the deadlines given. If a nameboard form is not completed, it will display the company name as it appears on your contract. Please note that these details may not correspond to those submitted for your catalogue entry. A charge may apply if nameboards are changed on arrival at Manchester Central.
A booking link will follow directly from Full Circle from this email address: exhibitors@exhibitconnect.co.uk
Carpet - Deadline 12 September
All shell scheme stands will be carpeted. The carpet style is Evo Rib in the colour of Anthracite. It is possible to change the colour of the carpet on all stands for an additional fee.
If this is required, exhibitors must contact the official shell scheme contractor, Full Circle Ltd. The costs will be borne by the exhibitor.
Carpet colour options: VIEW HERE
A booking link will follow directly from Full Circle from this email address: exhibitors@exhibitconnect.co.uk
Height Restrictions
All interior fittings for shell scheme must be contained within the shell stand structure and must not exceed 2.4 meters in height.
Electrical Services - Deadline 12 September
All shell scheme stands are provided with an electrical package containing one socket and one light.
Exhibitors and contractors must comply with The Electricity at Work Regulations, the IEE Wiring Regulations, the EVA Electrical Regulations and the venue’s electrical regulations. All work must be carried out by competent and qualified electricians and all temporary installations must be protected by an RCD and inspected before power is supplied to the stand. For further information refer to the ‘Health & Safety’ section of the manual.
There should be sufficient, correctly installed and rated power sockets to preclude the use of extension leads and long trailing flexes. If essential, extension leads must be correctly fused and limited to one per socket. Multi-sockets must not be used. All electrical trunking must be clearly marked with white or striped tape and may not be closer than 1 metre from any entry / exit steps to / from any exhibits.
The electrical power supply to all stands will be turned off 30 minutes after the close of the exhibition on 18 & 19 October.
Full Circle Ltd can provide any additional electrics that you require. A booking link will follow soon.
Electrical Services – Full Circle
Contact: Exhibitor service team
Telephone: 0161 393 3949
Email: exhibit@fullcircleeventsltd.co.uk
A booking link will follow directly from Full Circle from this email address: exhibitors@exhibitconnect.co.uk
Furniture on your Stand - Deadline 15 September
A wide selection of stand furniture is available to hire from the appointed contractor Creative Hire. Order early to avoid disappointment.
View the Brochure here: https://www.creativehire.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/Creative-Hire-Brochure.pdf
All furniture can be ordered online: www.creativehire.co.uk
Creative Hire:
Contact: Exhibitor service team
Telephone: 01676 542616
Email: info@creativehire.co.uk
Catering on your Stand - Deadline 22 September
Manchester Central Hospitality has the sole rights to all food and beverage consumed on the Manchester Central site and all food and beverages, and associated catering equipment, must therefore be ordered through them.
Should a sponsor or exhibitor wish to distribute items as samples greater than the regulation size should inform the Company prior to the event and they will be liable to pay a facility fee. Any stands who wish to supply alcohol (except that provided by the Venue), must provide the name of a Personal License holder, together with a copy of their license to the Company.
The acceptable sampling sizes for drinks as defined by the Venue are as follows:
• Soft and Hot Drinks - 50ml
• Beers/Ciders or similar - 50ml
• Wine/Fortified wines/Champagne/Alcopops and similar - 25ml
• Spirits and similar - 5ml.
The acceptable sampling sizes for food samples are as follows:
• Bite-sized portions
• Individually wrapped items.
It is possible for exhibitors to provide their own catering for the event. However, a facility fee of £250 per day is payable to the venue. The venue also requires a signed agreement from the exhibitor. This can be obtained from the ORGANISERS office prior to the event.
Orders and cleared payment must be received two weeks prior to the start date of the event to guarantee that all orders are available and in stock. No accounts are sent out after the event for invoice payment.
To access the online ordering platform:
Follow the link: https://www.manchestercentral.co.uk/online-ordering
Once you have completed your information you will be taken to a page listing a number of our upcoming events. Please select Education Estates® from the list. You will then be asked to enter your stand number.
Once you have signed up to the site, you will then be able to log in with your email address and chosen password to access your account.
Manchester Central Hospitality
Contact: Mark Collins
Telephone: 0161 834 2700
Email: m.collins@manchestercentral.co.uk
AV for your Stand - Deadline 12 September
If you require adding AV to your stand at any stage then please contact Sterling Event Group.
BOOKING FORM - please email to:
Sterling Event Group Ltd
Contact: Nikki Urquhart
Tel: 07752 319 779
Email: exhibitions@sterlingeventgroup.co.uk
Cleaning
The organiser has arranged for stands to be cleaned prior to the opening of the exhibition and on each open day there will be a general cleaning of the exhibition halls and stands.
Any items left within the aisles after build-up and the close of the first day will be removed and disposed of. Please ensure that all required exhibits are therefore kept on your stand.
Exhibitors must make their own arrangements for the removal of items not intended for display purposes and for rubbish resulting from unpacking exhibits, such as carton boxes and crates from their stand. All non-display items must be cleared from the halls before the exhibition opens.
No rubbish is to be left by exhibitors on breakdown of the event. Any items left may incur a charge and this will subsequently be passed on.