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Electoral services

BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

Bassetlaw District Council has completed the procurement process for its "Electoral Services" contract, which covers printing and associated services relevant to elections, referenda, canvassing, and electoral registration activities. This procurement falls under the services category and is classified within the Electoral forms industry. The process was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded contract is scheduled to run from 1st June 2026 to 1st June 2029, with the award officially published on 30th March 2026. The services will take place in the East Midlands region of the United Kingdom, with a total contract value of £240,000 GBP.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in electoral printing and associated services. Although it was not deemed suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), large-scale businesses in the printing and communications sectors could find significant growth potential. The awarded contract to PIN COMMUNICATIONS suggests that enterprises with advanced capabilities in handling large volume electoral print services stand to benefit. This could provide substantial opportunities for firms to expand their portfolios and enhance their service delivery, particularly in public sector engagements.

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Notice Title

Electoral services

Notice Description

Electoral Services Printing and associated services. The print contract would cover all elections, referenda, canvass and electoral registration activities during the Contract Period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bf50c771-fce8-4a3d-9658-a0ecc780b990
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d2a90f4-4eee-46a0-bc8f-86659078981e
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22821000 - Electoral forms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
22 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 May 2026 - 1 Jun 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BASSETLAW DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORKSOP
Postcode
S80 2AH
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Bassetlaw
Electoral Ward
Worksop South
Westminster Constituency
Bassetlaw

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PIN COMMUNICATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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