Planning

GLA Vote Counting Venues

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)

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Planning

23 May 2025 at 16:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA), in partnership with Transport for London, is in the planning stage of procuring venues for counting votes for the 2028 GLA elections. This opportunity, titled "GLA Vote Counting Venues," falls under the services category and is aimed at securing facilities that can handle functions such as security, catering, accessibility, and resilience. The procurement process is managed from London, with planned contract periods from 1st April 2028 to 31st May 2028. A future notice regarding this tender is expected to be published by 1st February 2026.

This tender is a promising opportunity for businesses specialized in venue management, particularly those capable of meeting comprehensive service demands for large-scale events. Companies that can provide large function spaces equipped with necessary amenities and services will find this procurement process well-suited to their capabilities. The process is open to SMEs and VCSEs, highlighting the GLA’s commitment to inclusivity and offering growth avenues for diverse business models. Engaging with this tender can significantly enhance a company's profile within the public sector by aligning with central government procurement initiatives.

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Notice Title

GLA Vote Counting Venues

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0524d1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027051-2025
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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

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 Feb 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2028 - 31 May 2028 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

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