Tender

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

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Tender

03 Feb 2026 at 18:51

Planning

21 Nov 2025 at 17:40

Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:44

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA), in collaboration with Transport for London (TfL), is seeking to establish a Single Supplier Framework to manage New Year's Eve events from 2026 to 2029. The procurement process is at the tender stage and is using a selective, competitive approach. The tender, identified as WS2522426198, falls under the event services industry category and aims to secure a contract worth £42 million gross, equivalent to £35 million net. The framework will be operational for four years, with annual optional call-offs (1+1+1+1). Key dates include the expression of interest deadline on 23 February 2026 and the enquiry period ending on 17 February 2026. The events, centred in London (region UKI41), require innovative and deliverable show concepts and effective project management, with the contract period spanning from 27 May 2026 to 31 March 2030.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in event management with a focus on large-scale public events. Companies with strong capabilities in creative show design, commercial activation, and stakeholder management would find this framework particularly advantageous. The competitive procurement method ensures only the most capable providers participate in the final bidding stage, thus fostering an environment of high-quality deliverables. The selected supplier will be afforded the chance to secure substantial revenue while collaborating with a prominent public authority, allowing for significant business growth and industry recognition. This opportunity is ideal for established firms with the capacity to manage logistics and infrastructure at a large scale, especially those with experience in ensuring safety and inclusivity in public gatherings.

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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) are seeking to procure 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 (i.e., 1+1+1+1). This Tender Notice is to inform the market of the issuing of the New Year's Eve (NYE) 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. Supplier Registrations 1. 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 SAP Business Network link provided here: https://tfl.gov.uk/info-for/suppliers-and-contractors/become-a-tfl-supplier?intcmp=3390 If you have any problems or are unsure regarding your TFL Supplier account please arrange a call with the TFL buying support Team; BuyingSupport@tfl.gov.uk Once you have registered, email ColinSeymour@tfl.gov.uk for access to the tender in the portal. All tender documents have been provided as an attachment to this notice so any system issues should not disadvantage a potential bidder. 2. 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 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05248f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009690-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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


CPV Codes

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
13 Jan 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
26 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-01-14

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
Colin Seymour
Contact Email
bsfaribaadministration@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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