--- title: "Retail Development Programme" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7f5e63f2-9ab0-4482-8c11-cf4431f96c26" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f5e63f2-9ab0-4482-8c11-cf4431f96c26" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f5e63f2-9ab0-4482-8c11-cf4431f96c26.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f5e63f2-9ab0-4482-8c11-cf4431f96c26.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "TRANSPORT FOR LONDON" published: "2024-06-06" --- # Retail Development Programme Buyer: TRANSPORT FOR LONDON Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7f5e63f2-9ab0-4482-8c11-cf4431f96c26 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-7f5e63f2-9ab0-4482-8c11-cf4431f96c26) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-7f5e63f2-9ab0-4482-8c11-cf4431f96c26.json) ## Summary The Transport for London is initiating a tender process for the "Retail Development Programme" under the planning stage. The programme is aimed at supporting London's artists and creative businesses by offering them an opportunity to launch their retail offerings in a pop-up shop in a central London location. The engagement end date is set for 18th June 2024. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in sectors such as retail trade services and business consultancy to participate in delivering the programme. The procurement process involves engaging with suppliers through a briefing session on 19th June 2024, with feedback requested by the 18th June deadline. The successful bidder will lead various phases of the programme, including on boarding, stakeholder engagement, shop-based events, and managing the retail space for a contract length of 6 to 9 months. ## Notice Early Engagement Notice -'London Made Me' retail development programme Introduction This Early Engagement Notice is issued by Transport for London (TfL) on behalf of The Greater London Authority (GLA) and seeks to obtain market feedback in relation to the procurement of 'London Made Me' retail development programme. The programme aims to give London's talented artists and creative businesses for across the Creative Enterprise Zones the opportunity to gain a hands-on experience of high street retail and launch their own retail offer to the public in a collective pop-up shop in a central London location. The supplier will support the programme by supporting the businesses as per details below. The primary focus is to better understand market/supplier appetite, capacity and capability, as well as possible risks and opportunities. Request for Information from the Market: We will be holding a Supplier briefing of the upcoming opportunity for all interested suppliers on 19th June 2024 via teams. Following the session, feedback will be requested in relation to the proposal to allow views from the market to inform the development and finalisation of the Invitation to tender. If you would like to attend the briefing, please indicate your interest via completing this form https://forms.office.com/e/RBjkEkbMdE before 5pm, 18th June 2024. If you are unable to make the Supplier briefing but still wish to express an interest in tendering for this opportunity, please make us aware. Proposed scope of works The successful bidder will be expected to deliver the 'London Made Me' retail development programme which consists of the following: * Act as a key liaison across the LEARN, BUILD and TRADE phases, supporting participants with visible leadership, project management and problem-solving skills throughout. o On boarding o Stakeholder engagement o Participant support throughout the programme; o Pastoral care; o Shop-based events o Evaluation & aftercare * Supporting the participants to take part in a 'real time' shop-build alongside designers and tradespeople to develop an enticing, interactive and inclusive retail space, and a month-long public trading period within a festive season. This will be curated by the participants who will also staff the shop on a rotation basis, supported by paid retail assistants consisting of: o Shop fit out; o Health & safety; o Inventory and pricing; o Live trading & Staffing; o Contract management of retail leases; o Shop pack down; o Managing payment processes Please note the attached spec is a draft version only. Supplier briefing workshop We wish to create an opportunity to provide additional detail regarding the supplier requirements and for your input in the feasibility of the programme, addressing concerns during a Q&A section. We will subsequently issue a questionnaire for your completion prior to formally issuing the Invitation to tender to the prequalified supplier. Contract Length: 6 - 9 months ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571e7d6d-53c0-4481-9881-ab78c55699d3 | | Notice type | Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 6 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Jun 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | TRANSPORT FOR LONDON | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | East London | | Postcode | E20 1JN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham | | Local authority | Newham | | Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park | | Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 55 - Hotel, restaurant and retail trade services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 55900000 - Retail trade services - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 79900000 - Miscellaneous business and business-related services - 98111000 - Services furnished by business organisations - 98200000 - Equal opportunities consultancy services ## Release History - 6 Jun 2024 at 15:20 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571e7d6d-53c0-4481-9881-ab78c55699d3 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/571e7d6d-53c0-4481-9881-ab78c55699d3 6th June 2024 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/990f04c9-b70b-465e-9f35-14eca9d3050e Please note that this is a draft specification. - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/15b0b4ed-cc5a-436f-abd8-1c1f025f2346 Please note that this is a Contract template inclusive of the terms and conditions. ## Notice URLs - https://forms.office.com/e/RBjkEkbMdE ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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