Tender

Ticketing Agent - 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

2023 CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS LTD

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Tender

12 May 2022 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships Ltd is seeking a Ticketing Agent to oversee the ticketing services for the upcoming championships, with a contract duration of 14 months starting from June 14, 2022, and a value dependent on ticket sales. This tender is currently active and is classified under event services within the services industry. The procurement is being conducted using an open procedure, and submissions must be made electronically by the deadline of June 14, 2022, at 12:00 noon. The buyer is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the initiative involves multiple public sector bodies, including Visit Scotland and Scottish Ministers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in event ticketing and management services, particularly those with experience in large-scale sporting events. Companies that can demonstrate a history of managing high-ticket sales volumes, ticket campaigns, and on-site operations would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, having strong financial standing and insurance coverage will be crucial, as the tender includes stringent economic and technical criteria that must be met for successful bids.

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Notice Title

Ticketing Agent - 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships

Notice Description

2023 UCI World Cycling Championships Limited would like to appoint a Ticketing Agent to provide the end to end service of the delivering the ticketing function for the 2023 UCI World Cycling Championships.

Lot Information

Lot 1

2023 World Cycling Championships Limited would like to appoint a Ticketing Agent to provide the end to end service of the delivering the ticketing function for the 2023 World Cycling Championships.

Options: The procurement documents include an option for 2023 Cycling World Championships Limited to also appoint the successful tenderer to provide an access control system (and related services) for relevant 2023 UCI Cycling World Championships event venues, which option may be exercised by 2023 Cycling World Championships Limited at its sole discretion.

Renewal: 2023 Cycling World Championships Limited may extend the period of the contract at its discretion in the event of any postponement of the Championships.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-033721
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012419-2022
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
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jun 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
2023 CYCLING WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS LTD
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
sandra.maclennan@visitscotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314722222

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6JH
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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