Tender

Wembley Stadium Station Events Management Services

THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED

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Tender

20 Oct 2025 at 11:19

Summary of the contracting process

The tender process initiated by THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED for "Wembley Stadium Station Events Management Services" is currently active and involves the provision of crowd management, customer services, and equipment deployment to support a queuing system at the stadium. This procurement, under the industry category of service provision for event management, involves locations identified as regions UKI3 and UKI7 in the United Kingdom. The competitive flexible procedure is being employed, featuring five stages starting with an Invitation to Participate and concluding with a Contract Award. The procurement process, estimated at a gross value of £1,800,000, has an expression of interest deadline on 17th November 2025, with the contract awarded by 12th January 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies experienced in event management and personnel supply services. SMEs (Small and Medium Enterprises) with proficiency in managing large crowds, providing enhanced customer services, and a track record of maintaining high safety and quality standards will find themselves particularly suited to this contract. Businesses that meet essential requirements such as having necessary insurance covers and professional certifications, including ISO 9001 or equivalent, are encouraged to engage in this procurement process. The service contract is slated to commence on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2031, offering a stable and lucrative business avenue over the five-year period.

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Notice Title

Wembley Stadium Station Events Management Services

Notice Description

Wembley Stadium Station Events Management Services, including crowd management, customer services, and deployment of fixtures and equipment to support crowd management, in the form of a station queuing system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05cfa8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/066665-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79620000 - Supply services of personnel including temporary staff

79952000 - Event services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2031 Over 5 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
THE CHILTERN RAILWAY COMPANY LIMITED
Contact Name
Iain Alexander
Contact Email
iain.alexander@chilternrailways.co.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR3 3XP
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLI3 Inner London - West, TLI7 Outer London - West and North West

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Doxford
Westminster Constituency
Houghton and Sunderland South

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