How to write a good tender for ticketing in culture

A ticketing system is much more than just sales: it determines how your audience experiences your organization. With this guide, you will write smart, forward-looking specifications that prevent frustrations and strengthen your work.

Sep 18, 2025• min read
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Nausika Sel
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How to write a good tender for ticketing in culture

A ticketing system is much more than just sales: it determines how your audience experiences your organization. With this guide, you will write smart, forward-looking specifications that prevent frustrations and strengthen your work.

Download our practical guide and turn your ticketing process into a strength. From frustration to leverage: write a ticketing tender that really works for your organization.

  • Compare apples to apples — learn how to test suppliers against the right criteria, not just price or buzzwords.
  • Get a clear view of your needs — discover how to draw up a specification that supports your vision, public work and ambitions.
  • Avoid costly pitfalls — concrete tips to avoid getting stuck in too broad scopes, technical details or unrealistic schedules.
  • Building for the future — choose a system that can grow with your organization, with room for innovation and integrations.
  • Learn from real-life examples — insights from the cultural sector to apply immediately.
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Download our practical guide and turn your ticketing process into a strength. From frustration to leverage: write a ticketing tender that really works for your organization.

  • Compare apples to apples — learn how to test suppliers against the right criteria, not just price or buzzwords.
  • Get a clear view of your needs — discover how to draw up a specification that supports your vision, public work and ambitions.
  • Avoid costly pitfalls — concrete tips to avoid getting stuck in too broad scopes, technical details or unrealistic schedules.
  • Building for the future — choose a system that can grow with your organization, with room for innovation and integrations.
  • Learn from real-life examples — insights from the cultural sector to apply immediately.
Thank you! You can find the download below.
Oops, er is iets misgegaan. Je kan het later opnieuw proberen, of ons rechtstreeks contacteren via telefoon of email.

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