Tender

Provision of tickets to London's key attractions and other activities to be sold via TfL's Visitor Centres

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

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Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 14:46

Summary of the contracting process

Transport for London (TfL) is currently in the tender stage for a procurement process titled "Provision of tickets to London's key attractions and other activities to be sold via TfL's Visitor Centres." The tender is categorized under the Travel agency, tour operator, and tourist assistance services, and the procurement stage is active. The procurement process involves a two-year contract with an option to extend by an additional year (one year + one year), allowing for a potential total of four years. The deadline for tender submissions is 16th January 2025, and the services are to be provided primarily in the UK. Interested parties must register with Ariba, and communication should be directed to TfL via the specified contact emails. The legal basis for the tender complies with directive 2014/23/EU (CELEX). The submission method requires written proposals in English.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ticketing services for tourist attractions and related activities. Companies that can offer a diverse range of ticket options, robust vending systems, and provide ongoing marketing and technical support will be well-suited to compete. The successful bidders will work closely with TfL to optimise product offerings and revenue, making it an attractive proposition for firms looking to expand their market presence within London’s tourism sector. This contract can benefit businesses by providing a steady demand for ticket sales through TfL’s visitor centres, despite the variable nature of operating hours and footfall. Potential bidders should anticipate and plan for these variations in their proposals.

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Notice Title

Provision of tickets to London's key attractions and other activities to be sold via TfL's Visitor Centres

Notice Description

TfL is seeking to deliver up to four (4) contracts for the provision of tickets to London's key attractions and other activities to be sold via TfL's visitor centres. The contract(s) shall be for a duration of two (2) years with an option to extend for up to a further one (1) plus one (1) year. The Service Provider will be required to perform the following services: Offering: Supply TfL with a comprehensive range of tickets options for agreed services ensuring alignment with market demand and customer preference; Provide TfL with access to the systems, equipment, programmes or websites used in the vending and customer payment of their tickets; Ensure real-time availability of products and services via the vendors ticketing system/portal; and Technical support and maintenance for any equipment and/or systems (such as ticketing machines, QR codes, handheld devices, portals, web) provided by the Service Provider. Marketing and product training: Supply of marketing materials, product descriptions and updates to ensure accurate and appealing promotions of tours and attractions; and Training sessions and resources to be provided to TfL staff to equip them with knowledge to sell tickets effectively and respond appropriately to customer queries, such as refund policies, availability etc. Collaboration and revenue generation: Work collaboratively with TfL to identify opportunities to improve product offerings, enhancing sales and optimising revenue; and Create strategies to enhance sales creating a mutual benefit to both the Service Provider and TfL. TfL visitor centres operate at TfL's discretion. TfL cannot guarantee specific ticket sales volumes or consistent operating hours. This is due to the fact that the visitor centres may experience changes in opening hours, closures, or variations in footfall that could affect sales performance, and as such TfL does not guarantee any minimum sales volumes or revenue under this contract. Bidders must account for this when submitting proposals.

Lot Information

Lot 1

See short description above. Additional information: The contract(s) shall be for a duration of two (2) years with an option to extend for up to a further one (1) plus one (1) year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c189
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038777-2024
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

55900000 - Retail trade services

63500000 - Travel agency, tour operator and tourist assistance services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2025Expired
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
TRANSPORT FOR LONDON
Contact Name
Meeta Chohan
Contact Email
meetachohan@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

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