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Overnight Visitor Levy (OVL) System

GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)

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Planning

28 Jul 2026 at 14:07

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Greater London Authority (GLA) is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Overnight Visitor Levy (OVL) System," which falls under the services category, specifically focused on software packages and IT services. This procurement initiative is driven by the planned introduction of local overnight visitor levies aimed at accommodation-based visitor charges. The main procuring entity for this process is Transport for London, acting on behalf of the GLA. The procurement is part of the legal framework established by the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill 2023, and the stages are scheduled to unfold starting on the 4th of January 2027. The overall budget for this contract is estimated at £2,400,000, with the contract period planned to commence on the 4th of June 2027 and extend until the 4th of June 2030, with potential renewals.

This tender represents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as indicated by its suitability for such organisations. Companies involved in IT software development, financial services, and consulting are well-positioned to compete, given the nature of the procurement which includes the implementation of information systems and associated support. The project offers the potential to collaborate on an initiative with broad public sector impact, providing a platform for showcasing expertise in delivering complex service contracts within the public sector. Businesses with innovative solutions in visitor management systems and a robust infrastructure to support ongoing service requirements are encouraged to prepare for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Overnight Visitor Levy (OVL) System

Notice Description

On 26 November 2025, the UK Government announced plans, through the English Devolution and Community Empowerment Bill, to enable Mayoral Strategic Authorities to introduce local overnight visitor levies (commonly referred to as "tourist taxes"). The proposed powers would allow authorities such as the Greater London Authority to develop and implement accommodation-based visitor charges, subject to local consultation and governance arrangements. The information contained in this procurement pipeline is indicative only. All procurement dates are estimated and subject to change. Publication of this pipeline does not create any obligation on the Contracting Authority to proceed with any procurement, issue a tender, award a contract, or follow any specific procurement route. The Contracting Authority reserves the right to amend or withdraw any opportunities and associated timelines at any time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d57a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071312-2026
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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

66 - Financial and insurance services

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

66000000 - Financial and insurance services

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
4 Jan 20276 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jun 2027 - 4 Jun 2030 3-4 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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