Published date: 19 March 2021

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Opportunity (published 19 March 2021, last edited 19 March 2021)

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Contract summary

Industry

  • Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000

  • Sports-event promotion services - 92621000

Location of contract

North West

Value of contract

£40,000

Procurement reference

LPOOL001-DN533443-39467397

Published date

19 March 2021

Closing date

8 April 2021

Closing time

12pm

Contract start date

1 May 2021

Contract end date

30 November 2022

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Open procedure

Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

No


Description

For a successful World Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool 2022 (WG2022), it is essential to maximize ticket sales, revenues and attendances.

A comprehensive ticketing strategy has been developed through initial consultancy work; producing the ticket sales products and route-to-market.

The ticketing products have been designed based on industry comparisons and previous World Gymnastics Championships events. They have taken into account venue operational costs at the venue and the manifest reflects client group holds against saleable capacities.

Liverpool City Council and key stakeholders are looking for tenders from individuals/companies who can clearly demonstrate meeting the following key selection criteria:

• Demonstrable experience of working with international sporting partners/federations (preferably to a World or Olympic Games level).

• A strong track record of delivering a ticketing and operational strategy, including experience of managing on-sales and enhancing the spectator experience through innovation.

• Experience of developing relationships for other commercial opportunities such as merchandise and sponsorship.

• Experience of reporting sales data to Board level and developing systems to provide insights which contribute to ongoing customer understanding.

• A work plan that outlines; key work streams, delivery and milestones


About the buyer

Contact name

Greg Nixon

Address

4th Floor, Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
England

Email

greg.nixon@liverpool.gov.uk

Website

http://www.liverpool.gov.uk