Search is on for GC2018 ticket provider

Expressions of interest are open for a ticket service provider for the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Commonwealth Games Minister Kate Jones said the successful firm would be in charge of a ticket inventory of up to 1.5 million for more than 250 competition events at the Games.

“This is a major service provision and one that involves all aspects of ticket sales for the Games,” Ms Jones said.

“The contract will involve the administration of the ticket allocation and management of the ticketing technology platform.

“It also includes the receipt and fulfilment of orders through phone, email and post, including ticket printing and despatch, as well as operation of the call centre and retail sales network.

“The ticketing technology platform will need to integrate with a transaction website and it goes without saying how vitally important it will be that everything works seamlessly.”

Ms Jones said the contract was expected to be awarded in early 2016.

Details on the ticket service provider procurement are available at Qtender.

Media contact: Minister Jones’ Office 3719 7530