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Broadcasting and Audio-Visual Services

Greater London Authority (GLA)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Jul 2026 at 10:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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29 Jun 2026 at 11:04

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA), in conjunction with Transport for London as the procuring entity, has concluded the award stage of the procurement process for Broadcasting and Audio-Visual Services, marking the completion of the procurement on 10th July 2026. This direct award contract, justified under the Procurement Act 2023, is set to commence on 1st August 2026 and will run until 31st July 2027. Bowtie Television Limited, based in Bracknell, has been awarded this contract valued at £985,046, to deliver essential broadcasting services such as Mayoral press conferences and London Assembly meetings across various regions in the United Kingdom, including London.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses operating in broadcasting and audio-visual sectors to demonstrate their expertise in providing integrated and seamless broadcasting services. While the current direct award was necessitated by the need for continuity and technical compatibility, the Greater London Authority has indicated an ongoing competitive procurement process for future long-term contracts. This paves the way for other capable suppliers with technical proficiency and innovative broadcasting solutions to participate, enhancing their portfolios and potentially expanding their market presence with a prestigious public authority like the GLA.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Broadcasting and Audio-Visual Services

Notice Description

Description This Contract Award Notice is issued in accordance with the Procurement Act 2023 to notify the market of the intention to award a contract and to formally commence the standstill period for the Broadcasting and Audio-Visual Services. The scope of services includes: I. Broadcasting of Mayoral press conferences II. London Assembly meetings III. Assembly committee proceedings IV. Associated public-facing communications In line with the Procurement Act 2023, this Contract Award Notice triggers an 8 working day standstill period, as applied automatically by the Find a Tender system. The Authority will not enter into the contract before the end of this standstill period. The proposed contract is awarded to Bowtie Television Limited in accordance with Procurement Act 2023, Schedule 5 Paragraph 7 (additional goods, works or services), which permits the: I. the contracting Authority to award a contract without competition on the basis that a change in supplier would result in the authority receiving goods, services, or works that are different from, or incompatible with, the existing goods, services, or works; and II. such difference or incompatibility would lead to disproportionate difficulties in operation or maintenance. Bowtie Television Limited is the Original Supplier for the GLA Broadcasting and Audio-Visual Services.

Procurement Information

The current contract for these services is due to expire on the 31st July 2026 and does not include any remaining extension options. Continuity of service is essential to ensure the uninterrupted delivery of the GLA's statutory and public-facing functions. The services operate within a complex and highly integrated broadcasting environment. The incumbent supplier has established infrastructure, configured technical interfaces, and embedded operational processes tailored to the GLA's requirements. Transitioning to an alternative supplier within the required timeframe would require: * Transfer of systems and infrastructure * Technical reconfiguration * Full end-to-end testing * Mobilisation of a new operating model These activities cannot be completed without disproportionate technical risk and a material likelihood of service disruption. As such, only the incumbent supplier can meet the immediate requirement without unacceptable operational risk. This award is intended to rely on: * Section 41 of the Procurement Act 2023; and * Schedule 5 (single supplier justification due to technical reasons) This contract is being awarded as an interim measure only. The GLA has confirmed through market engagement that there is a competitive supplier market for these services. A competitive procurement process is currently underway to establish a long-term broadcasting services contract. The new contract will replace this interim arrangement as soon as practicable.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bed9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065004-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

51 - Installation services (except software)

CPV Codes

51310000 - Installation services of radio, television, sound and video equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£820,872 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jul 20262 months ago
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Greater London Authority (GLA)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
E16 1ZE
Postcode Area
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
Royal Victoria
Westminster Constituency
West Ham and Beckton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bow Tie Television

Further Information

Notice Documents

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