VenueScanner suits business teams that want help turning a venue brief into a shortlist and a booking. The organiser service can be free while venue hire still carries the full event budget; venue operators should assess the separate marketing agreement on its own merits.
The business service advertises no sourcing fee or markup, but venue and supplier charges remain part of the event budget.
Terms effective 1 April 2025 require new hosts to choose a Marketing Plan. The 12.5% commission clause applies to venues outside Marketing or Subscription plans and should not be treated as a universal current offer.
A March 2026 reviewer described a brochure and contracted-room mismatch that the sourcing team resolved. Confirm room identity, layout and inclusions before signing.
| Plan | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Organiser and business sourcing | Free sourcing service | The business page advertises no service fee or markup. Venue, hotel and supplier costs are separate. |
| Venue Marketing Plan | Custom quote | Required for new hosts under the terms effective 1 April 2025. Confirm subscription price, commission, scope and renewal conditions. |
| Specified non-plan / legacy venue bookings | 12.5% of booking value excluding VAT, plus VAT | The terms apply this commission to venues not on a Marketing or Subscription plan; qualifying repeat bookings within one year are also covered. |
VenueScanner combines a searchable venue marketplace with practical sourcing help for business events. A detailed brief makes the service easier to judge: specify the rooms, timetable, supplier needs and total budget before comparing proposals.
For a venue operator, the purchasing decision is different. Ask for the full Marketing Plan agreement and measure the resulting enquiries and bookings against its cost.
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