Tender

Venues for the counting of the votes for the 2028 Greater London Authority elections

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderCancellation

23 May 2025 at 15:23

UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
PlanningUpdate

23 May 2025 at 11:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 09:03

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is overseeing a planned procurement process for securing venues for the counting of votes for the 2028 GLA elections. This involvement is supported by Transport for London (TfL) under a shared procurement service. The procurement is within the "Other community, social and personal services" category and is focused on services, with a contract value of £2,500,000. The key requirements involve large function spaces, security, catering, accessibility, resilience, and suitable locations throughout London. The contract period is planned from 1st April 2028 to 31st May 2028. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with a future notice expected by 1st February 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in event management, security services, catering, or facilities management to expand their portfolio by associating with a high-profile public sector project. Companies that can offer comprehensive and scalable solutions tailored to large event requirements, particularly those equipped to handle public security and accessibility standards, would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, organisations categorised as SMEs or VCSEs are acknowledged in the suitability criteria, offering a favourable environment for smaller enterprises to participate and enhance their business growth within the public sector arena.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Venues for the counting of the votes for the 2028 Greater London Authority elections

Notice Description

The Greater London Authority London Elects team, on behalf of the GLRO, wishes to procure venue(s) for the counting of the votes for the 2028 GLA elections. Requirements will include large function spaces, security, catering, accessibility, resilience and location.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0520d0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026929-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 May 2028 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Withdrawn
Lots Status
Withdrawn
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)
Additional Buyers

MISSING

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

Contact Name
Charles Hayford
Contact Email
charleshayford@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
Not specified
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

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