---
title: "Design, print, distribution and project management for the 2028 GLA elections ballot papers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-052049"
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buyer: "GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)"
published: "2025-05-23"
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# Design, print, distribution and project management for the 2028 GLA elections ballot papers

Buyer: GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA)  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-052049

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## Summary

The Greater London Authority (GLA), in partnership with Transport for London, is planning a procurement process for the design, print, distribution, and project management of ballot papers for the 2028 GLA elections. This initiative, under the "public authority - central government" classification, is focused on delivering approximately 18 million ballot papers across the 33 London authorities. The procurement process is currently in the planning stage, with future notices expected by 1st November 2026. The service spans business services, including elements of law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing, and security, and is located in London, UK. The planned contract period is from 1st August 2027 to 31st July 2028.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the printing, project management, and delivery sectors, especially those adept at handling large-scale electoral service contracts. It is particularly suitable for SMEs and VCSEs interested in broadening their service offerings within the public sector. Companies with expertise in logistics, quality assurance, and accessible design solutions could leverage this project to establish or enhance their foothold in governmental contracts, capitalizing on their ability to deliver high-volume and time-critical services.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026923-2025 |
| Notice type | UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning, Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 1 Nov 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2027 - 31 Jul 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Withdrawn |
| Lots status | Withdrawn |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GREATER LONDON AUTHORITY (GLA) |
| Additional buyers | Missing; TRANSPORT FOR LONDON |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | East London |
| Postcode | E16 1ZE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI41 Hackney and Newham |
| Local authority | Newham |
| Electoral ward | Stratford Olympic Park |
| Westminster constituency | Stratford and Bow |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 23 May 2025 at 15:21 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026923-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 11:06 - PlanningUpdate - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026124-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 08:55 - Planning - UK1 - Pipeline Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025639-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026923-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026124-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025639-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Pipeline notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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