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New Year's Eve (NYE) Event Framework 2026-2029

Greater London Authority (GLA)

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

27 May 2026 at 14:36

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 18:51

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

21 Nov 2025 at 17:40

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:44

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA), in collaboration with Transport for London (TfL), has successfully concluded the procurement of the New Year's Eve (NYE) Event Framework for the period 2026-2029. The procurement process, managed via a competitive flexible procedure termed a 'selective method', resulted in the award to Heart Productions Limited. This contract, valued at £42 million, covers event management services for NYE festivities in London. Key procurement milestones include the award notice date on 27 May 2026, with the contract period slated to begin on 6 June 2026 and conclude on 31 May 2030. The procurement falls under the 'light touch' regime, with the GLA as the buying organisation and TfL as the procuring entity, headquartered in London.

This framework represents a significant business opportunity for organisations specialising in event management and services under CPV code 79952000. The contract is poised to bolster the winning firm's portfolio by associating it with a high-profile public event, encouraging brand visibility and growth. SMEs, particularly those with a proven track record in creative and deliverable show concepts, project management, infrastructure production, and stakeholder management, would have found this tender particularly accessible. The entire process was structured to ensure that proficient bidders had the chance to present their capabilities through a structured selection procedure, ultimately facilitating the selection of the most advantageous tender, deriving maximum value for the Greater London public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

New Year's Eve (NYE) Event Framework 2026-2029

Notice Description

On behalf of the Greater London Authority (GLA), Transport for London (TfL) have procured a Single Supplier Framework for event management of New Year's Eve (NYE) events for 2026-2029. The Framework is expected to be for four years, with optional annual call-offs. This Contract Award Notice is to inform the market of the award of the Framework to Heart Productions Limited.

Planning Information

TfL invites suppliers to participate in this Preliminary Market Engagement exercise by attending a Supplier Day on 28 November 2025, 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: 1. Expression of Interest in the procurement/Supplier Day: Suppliers who wish to participate should express their interest by emailing ColinSeymour@tfl.gov.uk and quoting "NYE Event Framework 2026-2029-Registering Interest", before the deadline of 17:00 noon on 27 November 2025. 2. TfL reserves the right to hold 1-2-1s with suppliers following the Supplier Day. 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-05248f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049765-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£35,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
21 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
6 Jun 2026 - 31 May 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-01-14

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Greater London Authority (GLA)
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
Postcode Area
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
Royal Victoria
Westminster Constituency
West Ham and Beckton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

(HEART) PRODUCTIONS LIMITED

Further Information

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