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Election Printing

THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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29 Apr 2026 at 15:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for election printing services, with Paragon Customer Communications (London) Limited as the successful supplier. This contract was awarded through the CCS Framework RM6280 and covers all election-related printing requirements for North Yorkshire Council, including poll cards, postal vote packs, and ballot papers. The contracting process was executed using a restricted procurement procedure, with the award now completed. The industry category pertains to printing and related services, and the location is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £2,281,020, is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and will run until 30th April 2028, encompassing planned elections in 2027, 2028, and the next general election expected in 2029.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly SMEs, to engage with the public sector and enhance their growth. Companies with capabilities in digital and traditional printing will find this tender especially suitable, as it involves high volumes of printing and mailing processes. With approximately 500,000 registered electors and 90,000 postal voters in North Yorkshire, the demand for efficient, legally compliant, and timely delivery of electoral materials provides a significant business growth opportunity for those equipped to meet these rigorous standards. Additionally, this ongoing contract allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with the North Yorkshire Council, given the recurrent need for election materials through both scheduled and unscheduled electoral events.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Election Printing

Notice Description

The Authority wishes to award a contract for Election Printing Services (through CCS Framework RM6280 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions framework - Lot 6 Hybrid Mail, Digital and Transformational Communications) to cover all potential requirements for North Yorkshire Council and any other bodies that are using the Authority's election team to run an election process. This will include the printing and mailing of documents including (but not exclusively) the following: Poll Cards, Postal Vote Packs, Ballot Papers, Corresponding Number Lists, Canvass Printing, CCA's, CCB's, Reminder Canvass Forms, Final Reminder Canvass Forms, Postage of all elements where required. Our Electorate in North Yorkshire totals approximately 500,000 people. The Authority aims to deliver successful planned elections in 2027, 2028 and 2029 (expected date for next General Election), as well as all unscheduled by-election, Neighbourhood Plan Referendums and parish polls when they arise. This contract will also include printing for the annual canvass. The successful bidder will produce all items as per above paragraph and as set out within Volume 1 - Specification document. North Yorkshire Council has approximately 500,000 registered electors and 90,000 postal voters. North Yorkshire Council is comprised of 89 Councillors across 87 divisions and there are over 400 parish councils in North Yorkshire. This contract will enable us to produce high quality, legally compliant election materials, delivered to voters in a timely manner, ensuring elections are well run, transparent and in accordance with the law.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a467e170-f903-4a45-a884-df2345801b39
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
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

79810000 - Printing services

79811000 - Digital printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,281,020 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,281,020 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Apr 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 2-3 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
THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORTHALLERTON
Postcode
DL7 8AD
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE22 North Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
North Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
Romanby
Westminster Constituency
Richmond and Northallerton

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON

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