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DInfoCom/0167 - Provision of Ticketing Service for The Queen's Birthday Parade

MINISTRY OF DEFENCE

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15 Oct 2021 at 11:13

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08 Oct 2021 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the Ministry of Defence concerns the provision of a web-based electronic ticketing service for The Queen's Birthday Parade. The contract, titled "DInfoCom/0167 - Provision of Ticketing Service for The Queen's Birthday Parade," falls under the services industry category and is located in London, United Kingdom. The procurement method utilised for this tender was selective, operating as a call-off from a framework agreement, with an awarded contract value of £134,586. The contract period spans from 1 November 2021 to 31 October 2023, with the tender period concluding on 3 September 2021.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic ticketing systems, particularly those with expertise in web development and real-time management tools. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the project suite aligns well with their capabilities, allowing them to showcase innovative solutions in high-profile state events. Competitors may include companies that provide ticketing services, booking management systems, and payment processing technologies, which can leverage this opportunity to expand their services within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

DInfoCom/0167 - Provision of Ticketing Service for The Queen's Birthday Parade

Notice Description

The Queen's Birthday Parade (QBP) is the major annual State Ceremonial event in June for which tickets are allocated both to the Permanent Allocation List (PAL) and the general public. The PAL consists of Royal Palaces, Other Government Departments (OGDs) including the Prime Minister's Office, embassies and UK military formation HQs. On the two weekends prior to the QBP, full dress rehearsal parades are undertaken (Reviews) for which similar ticketing arrangement are made, these are known as the Colonel's Review and the Major General's Review. The seating capacity for all events is 6500, for 2022 there will only be a PAL for the QBP. This parade and the Tickets are both significant State occasions that need to be successful in order to protect this high State occasion with the Integrity and display that it deserves. The requirement is to identify and outsource a web based electronic ticketing system for the general public and PAL to book tickets to The Queen's Birthday Parade, the Colonel's Review and the Major General's Review. The requirement is to also provide an Admin tool that will allow real time management of tickets, bookings, invitations, reservations and payments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e08b8d36-eaad-4049-9d32-25f934878968
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e4a7c6d0-b218-424c-80f0-0702ca4891cd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22459000 - Tickets

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£134,586 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£134,586 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Oct 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2021 - 31 Oct 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF DEFENCE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
pauline.hewish662@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
ANDOVER
Postcode
SP11 8HJ
Post Town
Salisbury
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ36 Central Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLI London
Local Authority
Test Valley
Electoral Ward
Andover Millway
Westminster Constituency
North West Hampshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SPIKA

Further Information

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