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GLA 82178 - Design, Print, Distribution and Project Management for 2024 Mayor of London & London Assembly Election Ballot Papers

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY

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Award

02 Aug 2023 at 12:07

Tender

03 Jan 2023 at 16:30

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA) has completed a procurement process for the Design, Print, Distribution and Project Management of approximately 18 million ballot papers for the 2024 Mayor of London & London Assembly elections. Transport for London conducted the procurement on behalf of the GLA, with a focus on Printing and related services. The procurement method used was a selective Restricted procedure, and the contract was awarded to Financial Data Management Limited on 10th July 2023.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the printing and related services industry to participate in a significant electoral project. Companies with experience in managing large-scale printing and distribution projects, particularly for ballots, would be well-suited to compete. The key deadline for this tender was the SSQ deadline on 31st January 2023, and the contract period for the awarded supplier runs from 12th June 2023 to 12th August 2024. Successful completion of this contract could lead to enhanced visibility and credibility for the chosen service provider in the public sector market.

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Notice Title

GLA 82178 - Design, Print, Distribution and Project Management for 2024 Mayor of London & London Assembly Election Ballot Papers

Notice Description

Transport for London conducted this procurement on behalf of the Greater London Authority (GLA). The GLA, on behalf of the Greater London Returning Officer (GLRO), require a service provider for the Design, print, distribution and project management of approx 18 million ballot papers for the Mayor of London and London Assembly elections, which will be held on the 2 May 2024. There are three contests across the elections: The Mayor of London, the Constituency London Assembly, and the London-wide Assembly. There will be three ballot papers to reflect the three elections.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Greater London Returning Officer (GLRO) is responsible for the Mayor of London and London Assembly elections, which will be held on the 2 May 2024. There are three contests across the elections: The Mayor of London, the Constituency London Assembly, and the London-wide Assembly. There will be three ballot papers to reflect the three elections. The supplier will be responsible for the design, print and delivery of approximately 18 million ballot papers ahead of polling day so that every eligible registered voter has the opportunity to vote. This is a statutory requirement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0394e1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022450-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jun 2023 - 12 Aug 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Lavinia Tidy-Jones
Contact Email
laviniatidyjones@tfl.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E16 1ZE
Post Town
East London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Delivery Location
TLI London

Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Royal Victoria
Westminster Constituency
West Ham and Beckton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FINANCIAL DATA MANAGEMENT

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