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SKDC-1550 PRINT SERVICES FOR ELECTIONS FURTHER COMPETITION UNDER CCS POSTAL SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS FRAMEWORK, RM6280, LOT 6

SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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09 Jan 2026 at 09:15

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Summary of the contracting process

South Kesteven District Council, based in Grantham, England, conducted a procurement process for printing and mailing services required for elections and referendums. This process, specifically part of the CCS Postal Services and Solutions Framework (RM6280, Lot 6), reached the award stage on 22nd December 2025, with the contract valued at £87,991.32. The procurement falls under the printing and related services category (CPV 79800000) and was open to small and medium enterprises (SMEs). The contract period is from 16th February 2026 to 15th February 2030, offering a stable, long-term engagement for the awarded supplier, Adare SEC Ltd, a company based in Huddersfield.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in printing and mailing services, especially those capable of handling electoral materials. The specific focus on poll cards, ballot papers, and various electoral documents represents a lucrative sector for businesses with expertise in high-volume, precise printing. As the procurement targeted SME participation, businesses within this category are well-positioned to benefit, contributing to sector growth and potentially opening pathways for further public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SKDC-1550 PRINT SERVICES FOR ELECTIONS FURTHER COMPETITION UNDER CCS POSTAL SERVICES AND SOLUTIONS FRAMEWORK, RM6280, LOT 6

Notice Description

The requirement is for the provision of print and mailing services for all types of elections and referendums and electoral registration administered by South Kesteven District Council Electoral Services. The products include poll cards, ballot papers, postal vote packs and other election documents together with electoral registration forms, annual canvass forms, postal vote renewal documents, envelopes and associated mailing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-17defee6-923d-4cee-b20e-30cb8b133dc8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6adca2b5-4c6a-462b-aba3-f68682f03383
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,991 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
16 Feb 2026 - 15 Feb 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH KESTEVEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRANTHAM
Postcode
NG31 6PZ
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
South Kesteven
Electoral Ward
Grantham St Wulfram's
Westminster Constituency
Grantham and Bourne

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADARE SEC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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