Tender

Ticketing 2022 - 2025 - Request for Information only

ENGLISH HERITAGE-PROCUREMENT

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26 May 2021 at 09:21

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The English Heritage-Procurement is initiating a Request for Information (RFI) for the "Ticketing 2022 - 2025" project, aimed at assessing the feasibility of a unified ticketing solution. This process is currently in the planning stage, with the RFI published on 26th May 2021. The tender period will conclude on 4th June 2021, while the contract is expected to start on 7th June 2021 and run until 18th June 2021. The procurement falls under the services category, with a focus on software packages and information systems, and aims to integrate existing ticketing solutions for enhanced customer experience across English Heritage sites located in the United Kingdom and beyond. The method of procurement adopted is an open procedure, which is below threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software development and ticketing systems, particularly those that can provide innovative and integrated solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on developing user-friendly and efficient point of sale (POS) software are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender process. Additionally, businesses with expertise in digital solutions for the heritage and tourism sector will find this procurement an excellent avenue for growth, as it aligns with the increasing demand for streamlined visitor access solutions in cultural venues.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ticketing 2022 - 2025 - Request for Information only

Notice Description

English Heritage is initiating an exercise to understand the feasibility of providing a unified, ticketing solution across the organisation. The primary objective of this project is to unify two different existing solutions into one. The unified solution will need to offer online, advanced ticketing with access to all of our sites, along with the facility for visitors to walk-up and pay to enter. Please note this a Request for Information only and not a formal tender at this stage. The English Heritage Trust shall not be bound to accept any offer, proceed further with this tender process or; contract award. Additional information: Suppliers need to ensure they are registered on the English Heritage Trust electronic tendering portal called In-Tend (https://in-tendhost.co.uk/english-heritage/aspx/Home). Assistance in registration including supplier guides, telephone and email helplines, are available via this portal. The In-Tend portal will be used by the English Heritage Trust to manage activities supporting this opportunity. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fc79b63c-35db-45b5-8ecc-3af0a7006c6f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48110000 - Point of sale (POS) software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
7 Jun 2021 - 18 Jun 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ENGLISH HERITAGE-PROCUREMENT
Contact Name
Claire Morgan
Contact Email
claire.morgan@english-heritage.org.uk
Contact Phone
01793 414910

Buyer Location

Locality
WILTS
Postcode
SN2 2EH
Post Town
Swindon
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK7 Gloucestershire and Wiltshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK71 Swindon
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Swindon
Electoral Ward
Mannington and Western
Westminster Constituency
Swindon South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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