Planning

GLA 82835 Euro 2028 Fan Festivals

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

02 Apr 2026 at 09:50

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:38

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA), in collaboration with Transport for London (TfL), is planning a procurement process for the Euro 2028 Fan Festivals in London. This procurement is in the planning stage, with a preliminary market engagement scheduled via Microsoft Teams on 16 April 2026. The GLA, a public authority within central government, is seeking supplier input to refine the procurement strategy, aiming for the design, implementation, and management of fan festival sites during the UEFA European Football Championship, which will run from 9 June 2028 to 9 July 2028. Interested suppliers are encouraged to register their interest before 15 April 2026, at 17:00. The procurement process highlights the opportunity to contribute to a major cultural event, with the contract set to span around twenty-five months.

This tender invites businesses specialising in event services and recreational, cultural, and sporting services to participate in shaping a high-profile event in London. Suppliers with expertise in managing large-scale events will find this an opportunity to expand their portfolio and gain exposure through association with a prestigious international sporting event. The procurement method involves early market engagement, allowing potential suppliers to express interest and contribute insights that could enhance their standing during the official bidding process. Businesses capable of delivering innovative and effective event management solutions are encouraged to participate in this unique opportunity to drive business growth while supporting London's cultural landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GLA 82835 Euro 2028 Fan Festivals

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 from 9 June 2028 to 9 July 2028. The contract is expected to be for circa twenty-five 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 Preliminary Market Engagement Notice (PMEN) is being issued to inform the market of both the intensions to procure and a Suppliers' Briefing meeting on 16/04/2026, via Microsoft (MS) Teams. The Suppliers' Briefing meeting will assist TfL in understanding the current events management supply chain by listening to the market before informing our final go to market strategy. The engagement will be an opportunity for suppliers to express their interest in the opportunity and also register their organisations on the TfL e-procurement system, SAP Business Network. 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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052480
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030740-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement 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

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
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 May 20262 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Oct 2026 - 30 Nov 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)
Additional Buyers

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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