Planning

GLA Broadcast and Audio-Visual Services

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Planning

23 Oct 2025 at 12:52

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 15:50

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process for Broadcast and Audio-Visual Services. Executed by Transport for London on behalf of the GLA, this venture covers the delivery of services including television and audio broadcast, webcasting, and on-site engineering support, primarily in London. The procurement process has commenced with an Early Market Engagement (EME), inviting suppliers to express interest by 17th November 2025. The expected initiation of the contract is in August 2026, with a funding value up to £9.6 million, emphasising the significant scale and impact of this service provision within the public sector. This initiative falls under the 'Services' industry category, aligning with public authority requirements under the legal framework provided by UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a substantial business opportunity for companies specialising in broadcasting and telecommunications services, especially those equipped with capabilities in webcasting, video conferencing, and specialist advice. Businesses that can provide a collaborative approach, offering both innovative solutions and reliable service delivery in the UK, stand to gain from involvement. With the projected start date in 2026 and potential extension until 2034, this long-term contract is ideal for firms aiming to establish or expand their operations within public sector markets, leveraging their expertise to support the Greater London Authority's communication and media strategies. Interested parties are encouraged to engage with the EME stage to align with GLA's expectations and requirements, paving the way for meaningful bids once the tender is formally advertised.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Start Free Trial Book a Demo
All Features Pricing

Notice Information

Notice Title

GLA Broadcast and Audio-Visual Services

Notice Description

This Notice is to advise potential suppliers of Broadcast and Audio-Visual Services, that Transport for London (TfL), on behalf of the Greater London Authority (GLA) are undertaking an Early Market Engagement (EME) exercise in relation to a procurement process for these services. The indicative scope which is subject to change will comprise: * Television and audio broadcast; * Webcasting/streaming services; * Connections and links to external media bodies, e.g. via the fibre optic links; * In built audio-visual equipment and portable audio-visual equipment; * Facilitating outside broadcasts; * Specialist advice; * video conferencing; * Audio Visual provisions for internal and external events * On Site Engineering Support

Planning Information

The proposed contract awarded following this procurement process is currently planned to commence in August 2026. The primary focus of this Notice and EME exercise is to better understand market appetite, capacity and capability. Suppliers are requested to express their interest in taking part in this EME exercise. The exercise will include the completion of a short Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). Suppliers are requested to confirm their interest in participating in this exercise by providing the following details via email to SMBOneFM@tfl.gov.uk: -Organisation name -Main contact name -Email address for correspondence Suppliers confirming their interest will be asked to complete a short Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) pertaining to the potential procurement. Feedback from any engagement activity undertaken may be used by TfL in the finalisation of tender documentation. MSQ's will be issued to interested parties with completion and return required by 0900 hours on 17 November 2025. Further details of the potential requirement and instructions for completion and return will be provided in the MSQ issued. A separate Contract Notice will be issued as a call for competition to invite suppliers to participate in any future tendering process.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05249d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067836-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)
Additional Buyers

TRANSPORT FOR LONDON

Contact Name
Antonio Loureiro Pinheiro
Contact Email
smbonefm@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
TLI41 Hackney and Newham
Local Authority
Newham
Electoral Ward
Stratford Olympic Park
Westminster Constituency
Stratford and Bow

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts. 

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-05249d-2025-10-23T13:52:55+01:00",
    "date": "2025-10-23T13:52:55+01:00",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-05249d",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "planning": {
        "documents": [
            {
                "id": "026996-2025",
                "documentType": "plannedProcurementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK1",
                "description": "Pipeline notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026996-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-05-23T16:50:13+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            },
            {
                "id": "067836-2025",
                "documentType": "marketEngagementNotice",
                "noticeType": "UK2",
                "description": "Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender",
                "url": "https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067836-2025",
                "datePublished": "2025-10-23T13:52:55+01:00",
                "format": "text/html"
            }
        ],
        "milestones": [
            {
                "id": "engagement",
                "type": "engagement",
                "description": "The proposed contract awarded following this procurement process is currently planned to commence in August 2026. The primary focus of this Notice and EME exercise is to better understand market appetite, capacity and capability. Suppliers are requested to express their interest in taking part in this EME exercise. The exercise will include the completion of a short Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ). Suppliers are requested to confirm their interest in participating in this exercise by providing the following details via email to SMBOneFM@tfl.gov.uk: -Organisation name -Main contact name -Email address for correspondence Suppliers confirming their interest will be asked to complete a short Market Sounding Questionnaire (MSQ) pertaining to the potential procurement. Feedback from any engagement activity undertaken may be used by TfL in the finalisation of tender documentation. MSQ's will be issued to interested parties with completion and return required by 0900 hours on 17 November 2025. Further details of the potential requirement and instructions for completion and return will be provided in the MSQ issued. A separate Contract Notice will be issued as a call for competition to invite suppliers to participate in any future tendering process.",
                "dueDate": "2025-11-17T23:59:59Z",
                "status": "scheduled"
            }
        ]
    },
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PHGV-7784-TDZZ",
            "name": "Greater London Authority (GLA)",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PHGV-7784-TDZZ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "City Hall, Kamal Chunchie Way",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E16 1ZE",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Antonio Loureiro Pinheiro",
                "email": "SMBOnefm@tfl.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "UK_CA_TYPE",
                        "id": "publicAuthorityCentralGovernment",
                        "description": "Public authority - central government"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-PPON-PHMT-6197-NWNZ",
            "name": "Transport for London",
            "identifier": {
                "scheme": "GB-PPON",
                "id": "PHMT-6197-NWNZ"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "5 Endeavour Square",
                "locality": "London",
                "postalCode": "E20 1JN",
                "country": "GB",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom",
                "region": "UKI41"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Antonio Loureiro Pinheiro",
                "email": "SMBOneFM@tfl.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "procuringEntity",
                "processContactPoint"
            ],
            "roleDetails": "TfL Procurement & Commercial is undertaking this procurement on behalf of the GLA as part of the Procurement Shared Service"
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-PPON-PHGV-7784-TDZZ",
        "name": "Greater London Authority (GLA)"
    },
    "tender": {
        "id": "WS2524822556",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "2023/54",
            "scheme": "UKPGA",
            "uri": "https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents"
        },
        "title": "GLA Broadcast and Audio-Visual Services",
        "description": "This Notice is to advise potential suppliers of Broadcast and Audio-Visual Services, that Transport for London (TfL), on behalf of the Greater London Authority (GLA) are undertaking an Early Market Engagement (EME) exercise in relation to a procurement process for these services. The indicative scope which is subject to change will comprise: * Television and audio broadcast; * Webcasting/streaming services; * Connections and links to external media bodies, e.g. via the fibre optic links; * In built audio-visual equipment and portable audio-visual equipment; * Facilitating outside broadcasts; * Specialist advice; * video conferencing; * Audio Visual provisions for internal and external events * On Site Engineering Support",
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "additionalClassifications": [
                    {
                        "scheme": "CPV",
                        "id": "64000000",
                        "description": "Postal and telecommunications services"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKI41",
                        "country": "GB",
                        "countryName": "United Kingdom"
                    }
                ]
            }
        ],
        "mainProcurementCategory": "services",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "contractPeriod": {
                    "startDate": "2026-08-01T00:00:00+01:00",
                    "endDate": "2031-07-31T23:59:59+01:00",
                    "maxExtentDate": "2034-07-31T23:59:59+01:00"
                },
                "status": "planned",
                "hasRenewal": true
            }
        ],
        "communication": {
            "futureNoticeDate": "2026-02-02T23:59:59Z"
        },
        "status": "planned",
        "value": {
            "amountGross": 9600000,
            "amount": 8000000,
            "currency": "GBP"
        },
        "aboveThreshold": true
    },
    "language": "en"
}