Published date: 1 March 2021
This notice was replaced on 9 April 2021
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Awarded contract (published 9 April 2021)
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Contract summary
Industry
Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 79000000
Recreational, cultural and sporting services - 92000000
Sports-event promotion services - 92621000
Location of contract
North West
Value of contract
£60,000
Procurement reference
LPOOL001-DN529001-56459285
Published date
1 March 2021
Closing date
15 March 2021
Closing time
10am
Contract start date
25 March 2021
Contract end date
30 September 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
The City of Liverpool is host to the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in 2022.
The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships is the property of the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) which is the governing body of Gymnastics worldwide. The Championships represent the pinnacle of elite gymnastics competition, attracting a substantial worldwide broadcast audience.
The venue for the 2022 Championships will be the M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool and it will take place over 9 days from 29th October to 6th November. The M&S Bank Arena also recently hosted the Vitality Netball World Cup 2019, the most successful ever netball world cup. Liverpool City Council will be the delivery organisation for the championships, working in partnership with a number of stakeholders, including British Gymnastics and UK Sport
For a successful World Gymnastics Championships in Liverpool 2022 (WGC2022), it is essential to maximize commercial revenue through industry partnerships; provide budget relieving value in kind relationships (where cash income is not achievable) and engage new audiences through commercial opportunities and event services. The event has an agreed commercial strategy and sponsor partner matrix. This tender is focused on activating the strategy by taking the opportunities to market. WGC2022 is looking to engage an individual or agency to deliver the commercial sales process and maximise commercial opportunities for the event.
The City Council and key stakeholders (UK Sport, British Gymnastics and the International Gymnastics Federation) are looking for tenders from individuals/companies who can clearly demonstrate the following key selection criteria:
• Demonstrable experience of working with international sporting partners/federations and global brands at the required level (preferably to a World or Olympic Games level);
• A strong record of delivering commercial partnerships and agreements, reaching or exceeding commercial targets set for cash income (and VIK);
• Demonstrable experience of providing innovative approaches to market, adding values to partnerships and engaging new audiences for the event through commercial contracts;
• Demonstrate an understanding of the production and logistical requirements of major sports events;
• A work plan that outlines; key work streams, delivery and milestones
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About the buyer
Contact name
Greg Nixon
Address
4th Floor, Cunard Building
Liverpool
L3 1DS
England
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