Planning

GLA Design, print, distribution and project management

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:06

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is in the planning stage of a procurement process for the project titled "GLA Design, print, distribution and project management." This initiative, categorised under business services like law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, aims to design, print, and distribute approximately 18 million ballot papers across London. This service is intended to ensure that every eligible voter can participate in polling. The service period for this contract is planned to run from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2028. Businesses interested in this tender should be aware that future notices will be published on 1 November 2026. The procurement is being organised by Transport for London under the UK's legal framework and is centrally managed by the GLA.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in large-scale printing and distribution services, particularly those with experience in managing intricate logistical tasks. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable to compete, fostering growth and diversification in the public services sector. Companies able to provide innovative solutions for accessible ballot papers and ensure precise quality assurance processes would have a competitive edge in winning this contract, thus bolstering their portfolio in public sector services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GLA Design, print, distribution and project management

Notice Description

The Greater London Authority London Elects team, on behalf of the GLRO, wishes to procure a Service Provider for the design, print and delivery of approximately 18 million ballot papers ahead of polling day so that every eligible registered has the opportunity to vote. This will include the design, proofing and quality assurance of the ballot papers, and delivery to the 33 London authorities and/or their postal vote facilitation providers. Further additions may include accessible ballot papers and peripherals pending legislative developments.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027039-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline 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

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
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 Nov 20269 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2028 1-2 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
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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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