Planning

WCC - Leicester Square Ticket Office- Early Contractor Engagement

CAPITALESOURCING

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Planning

06 Nov 2017 at 14:38

Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process announced by Westminster City Council (WCC) revolves around the "WCC - Leicester Square Ticket Office - Early Contractor Engagement" initiative. This project falls under the construction industry category and is set in London, UK. Currently in the planning stage, WCC aims to enhance the ticket office located in Leicester Square following the receipt of planning permission for significant renovations. Key dates include an engagement end date of 23rd February 2018, with a market engagement session scheduled for the week commencing 27th November 2017 at WCC's offices located at 5 Strand, London, WC2N 5HR.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in public realm projects, renovation, and café construction. Companies that are well-suited to compete in this tender would include those with experience in high-traffic urban environments, as well as expertise in engaging with local authorities. By participating in the early engagement sessions, interested firms can better understand project specifics and showcase their capabilities, thereby positioning themselves as potential bidders for this prominent redevelopment in a key location.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

WCC - Leicester Square Ticket Office- Early Contractor Engagement

Notice Description

Westminster City Council (WCC) have now received planning permission to transform the Leicester Square ticket office in central London.The Leicester Square ticket office has been operating since 1980 as the official London Theatre Ticket Booth based in the centre of Leicester square. Originally known as the Official Half Price Ticket Booth, TKTS is located on the south side of Leicester Square in the clock tower building opposite the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel. The London office is open seven days a week, selling over 500,000 tickets each year with visitors across the UK and overseas tourists; tickets are all sold in person and not online. TKTS has a sister ticket office based in New York, USA and wants to create a high profile globally. In May 2012 the existing square was opened by the Mayor of London, the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for the Built Environment. The commitment for a new ticket booth was made within the Better City Better, Lives programme. The new design for Leicester Square's public realm commenced in 2007 as part of Living City Programme to deliver an enhanced public realm The proposal that has received planning permission allows for a roof top terrace and public cafe to be created on the top of the ticket office with a redesign of the ground floor. It is intended that WCC will retain control of the design element of the project througout its lifetime. WCC are interested to speak to organisations who would be interested bidding for the works to discuss the proposed designs ( which are available now on Capital E Sourcing) and determine market interest in the scheme. Market engagement session will be held week commencing 27th November 2017 and will be held at the councils offices at 5 Strand London WC2N 5HR. Any interested organisations are asked to register their interest in this scheme by registering on CapitalESourcing and review the documents available and answering the market engagement questions. Should require any support or further information you are able to contact the Category Manager by emailing jbadjie@westminster.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf176cf9-e338-42b2-9170-819a53ee6587
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

45000000 - Construction work

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
23 Feb 2018Expired
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
CAPITALESOURCING
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 5HR
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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