Planning

Audio Media Guide Solution

LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY

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Planning

24 Apr 2026 at 08:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, located in Liverpool, is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Audio Media Guide Solution," aimed at enhancing visitor experience at The Beatles Story museum. This initiative falls within the museum-exhibition services category and targets the UKD7 region in the United Kingdom. Suppliers are encouraged to participate in this pre-market engagement by completing a Microsoft Forms Questionnaire, due by 8th May 2026. The contract is planned to commence on 31st March 2027 and conclude by 31st March 2032, showcasing a long-term engagement opportunity.

This tender offers significant growth possibilities for businesses specialising in audio media solutions and museum-exhibition services, particularly those with innovative technological expertise. Companies with a background in cultural and heritage projects may find this engagement particularly beneficial. As The Beatles Story seeks comprehensive solutions for an immersive visitor experience, suppliers capable of delivering cutting-edge audio media technologies will be well-positioned to influence future procurement stages. Engaging in this preliminary market dialogue could afford insights into upcoming demands, allowing firms to tailor their offerings accordingly.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Audio Media Guide Solution

Notice Description

**This is not a call for Competition - this is Pre-Market Engagement** The Beatles Story (TBS) is an award-winning attraction based in the band's birthplace of Liverpool, telling the story of lives, times, and music of The Beatles as an immersive exhibition, and perpetuating the legacy of what is considered by worldwide influential music critics and fans to be the greatest band in the world. TBS is conducting Pre-Market Engagement with suppliers to understand possible solutions for an Audio Media Guide system. TBS kindly invite suppliers to complete the link to the PME Questionnaire. We would like to take the opportunity in advance to thank suppliers for taking the time to assist The Beatles Story with our market engagement exercise.

Planning Information

The Beatles Story invite suppliers to complete the Microsoft Forms Questionnaire via the link: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/mbhzGZjbYt The deadline for completing the form is 08/05/2026 at 17:00hrs If there are any clarification Questions please submit to Tender@liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068a44
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037369-2026
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

CPV Codes

92521100 - Museum-exhibition services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Apr 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
8 May 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD7 Merseyside
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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