Planning

Retail Development Programme

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Planning

06 Jun 2024 at 15:20

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Transport for London is initiating a tender process for the "Retail Development Programme" under the planning stage. The programme is aimed at supporting London's artists and creative businesses by offering them an opportunity to launch their retail offerings in a pop-up shop in a central London location. The engagement end date is set for 18th June 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in sectors such as retail trade services and business consultancy to participate in delivering the programme. The procurement process involves engaging with suppliers through a briefing session on 19th June 2024, with feedback requested by the 18th June deadline. The successful bidder will lead various phases of the programme, including on boarding, stakeholder engagement, shop-based events, and managing the retail space for a contract length of 6 to 9 months.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Retail Development Programme

Notice Description

Early Engagement Notice -'London Made Me' retail development programme Introduction This Early Engagement Notice is issued by Transport for London (TfL) on behalf of The Greater London Authority (GLA) and seeks to obtain market feedback in relation to the procurement of 'London Made Me' retail development programme. The programme aims to give London's talented artists and creative businesses for across the Creative Enterprise Zones the opportunity to gain a hands-on experience of high street retail and launch their own retail offer to the public in a collective pop-up shop in a central London location. The supplier will support the programme by supporting the businesses as per details below. The primary focus is to better understand market/supplier appetite, capacity and capability, as well as possible risks and opportunities. Request for Information from the Market: We will be holding a Supplier briefing of the upcoming opportunity for all interested suppliers on 19th June 2024 via teams. Following the session, feedback will be requested in relation to the proposal to allow views from the market to inform the development and finalisation of the Invitation to tender. If you would like to attend the briefing, please indicate your interest via completing this form https://forms.office.com/e/RBjkEkbMdE before 5pm, 18th June 2024. If you are unable to make the Supplier briefing but still wish to express an interest in tendering for this opportunity, please make us aware. Proposed scope of works The successful bidder will be expected to deliver the 'London Made Me' retail development programme which consists of the following: * Act as a key liaison across the LEARN, BUILD and TRADE phases, supporting participants with visible leadership, project management and problem-solving skills throughout. o On boarding o Stakeholder engagement o Participant support throughout the programme; o Pastoral care; o Shop-based events o Evaluation & aftercare * Supporting the participants to take part in a 'real time' shop-build alongside designers and tradespeople to develop an enticing, interactive and inclusive retail space, and a month-long public trading period within a festive season. This will be curated by the participants who will also staff the shop on a rotation basis, supported by paid retail assistants consisting of: o Shop fit out; o Health & safety; o Inventory and pricing; o Live trading & Staffing; o Contract management of retail leases; o Shop pack down; o Managing payment processes Please note the attached spec is a draft version only. Supplier briefing workshop We wish to create an opportunity to provide additional detail regarding the supplier requirements and for your input in the feasibility of the programme, addressing concerns during a Q&A section. We will subsequently issue a questionnaire for your completion prior to formally issuing the Invitation to tender to the prequalified supplier. Contract Length: 6 - 9 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7f5e63f2-9ab0-4482-8c11-cf4431f96c26
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571e7d6d-53c0-4481-9881-ab78c55699d3
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services

79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services

98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations

98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Jun 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E20 1JN
Post Town
East London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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