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25 Jun 2026 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, undertaken by THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION, focused on the printing of Polling Station Handbooks and Quick Guides for statutory polling station materials. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically printing and related services (CPV code 79800000). While based in London, England, the service is crucial and time-sensitive. The contract was awarded on 3rd February 2026, for a value of £50,158.46, under the CCS Print Marketplace 2 framework using a selective procurement method. The contract started on 4th February 2026 and concluded by 30th May 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those capable of fulfilling high-profile and operationally sensitive demands. The procurement method, which involved a direct call-off from a framework agreement, suggests that companies previously established on relevant frameworks had advantages. Given that the contract was awarded to APS Group (UK), a large-scale supplier, smaller firms may find growth potential in aligning with such frameworks or offering specialised printing competencies. This tender serves as an example for businesses aiming to understand the procurement landscape and the importance of being part of established procurement networks to compete effectively.

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Notice Title

Printing of Polling Station Handbooks and Quick Guides

Notice Description

This report presents the outcome of the procurement process undertaken for the printing of Polling Station Handbooks and Quick Guides and seeks formal approval to award the contract to APS Group (UK). The requirement supports the delivery of statutory polling station materials and is time-critical, high-profile, and operationally sensitive. Following an approved Procurement Strategy and a compliant direct award under the CCS Print Marketplace 2 framework, APS Group (UK) is recommended for contract award.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4937992d-932d-462a-8dc0-83aeae129283
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9181a30d-3614-4d35-97a5-2cbc941655e7
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£50,158 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,158 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
3 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 30 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APS GROUP (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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