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title: "WCC - Leicester Square Ticket Office- Early Contractor Engagement"
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# WCC - Leicester Square Ticket Office- Early Contractor Engagement

Buyer: CAPITALESOURCING  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9dd5666f-ed68-4136-b7e0-7c4fb9c42472

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## Summary

The procurement process announced by Westminster City Council (WCC) revolves around the "WCC - Leicester Square Ticket Office - Early Contractor Engagement" initiative. This project falls under the construction industry category and is set in London, UK. Currently in the planning stage, WCC aims to enhance the ticket office located in Leicester Square following the receipt of planning permission for significant renovations. Key dates include an engagement end date of 23rd February 2018, with a market engagement session scheduled for the week commencing 27th November 2017 at WCC's offices located at 5 Strand, London, WC2N 5HR.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the construction sector, particularly those specialising in public realm projects, renovation, and café construction. Companies that are well-suited to compete in this tender would include those with experience in high-traffic urban environments, as well as expertise in engaging with local authorities. By participating in the early engagement sessions, interested firms can better understand project specifics and showcase their capabilities, thereby positioning themselves as potential bidders for this prominent redevelopment in a key location.

## Notice

Westminster City Council (WCC) have now received planning permission to transform the Leicester Square ticket office in central London.The Leicester Square ticket office has been operating since 1980 as the official London Theatre Ticket Booth based in the centre of Leicester square. Originally known as the Official Half Price Ticket Booth, TKTS is located on the south side of Leicester Square in the clock tower building opposite the Radisson Blu Edwardian Hotel. The London office is open seven days a week, selling over 500,000 tickets each year with visitors across the UK and overseas tourists; tickets are all sold in person and not online. TKTS has a sister ticket office based in New York, USA and wants to create a high profile globally. In May 2012 the existing square was opened by the Mayor of London, the Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for the Built Environment. The commitment for a new ticket booth was made within the Better City Better, Lives programme. The new design for Leicester Square's public realm commenced in 2007 as part of Living City Programme to deliver an enhanced public realm The proposal that has received planning permission allows for a roof top terrace and public cafe to be created on the top of the ticket office with a redesign of the ground floor. It is intended that WCC will retain control of the design element of the project througout its lifetime. WCC are interested to speak to organisations who would be interested bidding for the works to discuss the proposed designs ( which are available now on Capital E Sourcing) and determine market interest in the scheme. Market engagement session will be held week commencing 27th November 2017 and will be held at the councils offices at 5 Strand London WC2N 5HR. Any interested organisations are asked to register their interest in this scheme by registering on CapitalESourcing and review the documents available and answering the market engagement questions. Should require any support or further information you are able to contact the Category Manager by emailing jbadjie@westminster.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf176cf9-e338-42b2-9170-819a53ee6587 |
| Notice type | Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Not specified |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 23 Feb 2018 |
| 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 | CAPITALESOURCING |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2N 5HR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLI London |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 45000000 - Construction work

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2017 at 14:38 - Planning - Market Engagement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf176cf9-e338-42b2-9170-819a53ee6587

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bf176cf9-e338-42b2-9170-819a53ee6587
  6th November 2017 - Early engagement notice on Contracts Finder

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