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

Greater London Authority (GLA)

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Greater London Authority (GLA)

Buyer Address: City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way, London, UKI41, E16 1ZE, United Kingdom

Contact Email: BSFAribaAdministration@tfl.gov.uk

Buyer Name: Transport for London

Buyer Address: 5 Endeavour Square, London, UKI41, E20 1JN, United Kingdom

Status
active
Procedure
selective
Value
35000000.0 GBP
Gross: 42000000 GBP
Published
03 Feb 2026, 18:51
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79952000 - Event services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

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.

Linked Documents

Other Documents (1)

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009690-2026

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Value: GBP 35,000,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 42,000,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-05-27T00:00:00+01:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2030-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Question: Creative: Innovative and deliverable show concept, design, and realisation. (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Question: Commercial, Hospitality, Activations. (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Question: Project Management, Delivery, and stakeholder management. (25%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Question: Production of infrastructure, technical services, and Health & Safety management. (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value: Equality Diversity and Inclusion (4%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value: Ethical Sourcing and Responsible Procurement (2%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value: Environment (4%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price: Events Production (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price: Project Staffing (15%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price: Crowd Management (5%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Price: Management Fee (5%)

Documents

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: (1) NYE Events PSQ Guidance - READ THIS FIRST (2) NYE Events PSQ - (STAGE 1) (3) NYE Events ITT - (STAGE 2) - FOR INFORMATION ONLY

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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