This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

29 May 2026 at 15:03

Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 09:50

Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is currently in the tender stage of procuring a single supplier responsible for the design, implementation, and management of flagship fan festival sites in London during the UEFA European Football Championship 2028. This procurement process, managed by Transport for London (TfL), encompasses event services in the recreational, cultural, and sporting industries. It is a selective procurement using a competitive flexible procedure, aimed to last approximately twenty-five months, beginning October 2026. Suppliers must submit responses to the Procurement Specific Questionnaire by 19th June 2026, while the enquiry period closes on 10th June 2026. The expected contract value is approximately £15.3 million GBP, reflecting its significant scale and impact within the UKI region, Greater London.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale event management and services, as it involves delivering one of the largest sporting events staged by UK and Ireland. Innovative event companies with robust capabilities in crowd control, creative design, and operations may find this opportunity particularly beneficial for growth. The competitive tendering process ensures that enterprises equipped with strong technical know-how and financial standing can compete, making it ideal for firms proficient in delivering complex logistical projects. It also includes elements like social value, emphasising quality in equality, diversity, inclusion, and sustainable practices, which can align with companies focusing on ethical and responsible procurement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

GLA82935 Euro 2028 Fan Festival

Notice Description

On behalf of the Greater London Authority (GLA), Transport for London (TfL) are seeking to procure a single supplier for the design, implementation and management of flagship fan festival sites in London for the duration of the UEFA European Football Championship 2028 which takes place from 9 June 2028 to 9 July 2028. The contract is expected to be for circa twenty-five (25) months to ensure the successful planning and delivery of this marque event in the Capital. The contract delivery will be managed by the GLA who are working in conjunction with Department of Culture, Media and Sport and UEFA. UK Sport says: "Preparations gather apace as UEFA and UK & Ireland 2028 will deliver the largest sporting event ever jointly staged by the co-host nations with more than three million match tickets available for fans - greater than any previous EURO. The Tournament will excite fans worldwide and create long-lasting benefits for communities through an amazing celebration of top-class international football." This UK4 Tender Notice is being issued to inform the market of the issuing of the Euro 2028 Fan Festivals Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) and the draft Invitation to Tender (ITT) documents. Please note, the ITT documents have been issued at this stage as Information Only. TfL/GLA reserves the right to make non-material adjustments to the documents prior to publishing to shortlisted bidders. TfL reserves the right to amend our procurement approach. Supplier Registrations TfL SAP Business Network It is the sole responsibility of suppliers to contact the TfL Supplier Enablement Team, to check that they are registered on the TfL SAP Supplier Business Network e-procurement system. If your organisation is not already registered in SAP Business Network, please ensure that you complete the TFL supplier set up process through the link provided here: https://s1-eu.ariba.com/Sourcing/Main/ad/selfRegistration?realm=TfL (the Authority Officer is 'Colin Seymour' and 'Deepa Halai') If you have any problems or are unsure regarding your TFL Supplier account please arrange a call with the TFL buying support Team: Ariba_Supplier_Enablement@tfl.gov.uk Once you have registered, email ColinSeymour@tfl.gov.uk and DeepaHalai@tfl.gov.uk for access to the tender in the portal. Find a Tender Service (FTS)/Central Digital Platform (CDP) Additionally, your organisation must have a Public Procurement Organisation Number (PPON). A PPON is a Unique Identifier (UI) assigned to organisations that participate in public procurement, generated when an organisation registers on the Find a Tender Service (FTS). It is used to manage and publish notices related to public procurement and connects information about the organisation digitally. Your PPON is a combination of 12 letters and numbers, separated by hyphens. For example, EFGH-1234-IJKL. Find a Tender is now the Central Digital Platform. Registration is mandatory to participate in public sector procurements under the Procurement Act 2023. If your organisation is not already registered in Find a Tender, please ensure that you register as soon as possible and obtain your organisation's Unique Identifier via: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Search TfL reserves the right to amend our procurement approach.

Planning Information

TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise by attending a Suppliers' Briefing meeting on 16/04/2026, via Microsoft (MS) Teams. All feedback received will be treated confidentially and will help to shape the upcoming procurement opportunity. The engagement process consists of the following key steps: Expression of Interest in the procurement/Suppliers' Briefing meeting: Suppliers who wish to participate should express their interest by emailing ColinSeymour@tfl.gov.uk and quoting "Euro 2028 Fan Festivals-Registering Interest", before the deadline of 17:00 noon on 15/04/2026. TfL reserves the right to hold 1-2-1s with suppliers following the Suppliers' Briefing meeting. We encourage all interested suppliers, regardless of size, to take part in this early market engagement process, please note, this is not a call for competition. Your insights and expertise will be invaluable in shaping our procurement approach. If you have any questions about the process, please email Colin Seymour via ColinSeymour@tfl.gov.uk. We look forward to hearing from you.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052480
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050987-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible 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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

92000000 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,300,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£15,300,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
27 May 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)
Additional Buyers

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E16 1ZE
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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