This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2025 at 16:49

Tender

05 Dec 2024 at 13:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Leeds City Council, titled "Printing Services for Leeds Electoral Services 2025," pertains to the services industry category specifically focused on printing and distribution services. The process follows an open procurement method, indicating an open procedure allowing for wide participation. The key location for service delivery is Leeds, within the UKE42 region. The tender, identified by the scheme ID 91265, was in the active stage as of December 2024. Important procurement stages included a tender submission deadline on 20th January 2025 at noon, with a subsequent award period starting thereafter. The overall financial commitment for this service is outlined at £2,000,000 GBP. Leeds City Council, operating as a regional or local authority, serves as the primary buying organisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electoral printing services to expand their market presence, particularly those capable of handling large-scale printing and distribution tasks effectively. Companies with qualified personnel who are members of the Association of Electoral Administrators or have completed relevant qualifications such as the AEA certificate or diploma are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Businesses with a strategic interest in elongating contractual relationships will be interested in the potential for contract renewals, allowing them to secure long-term service provision engagements. The procurement also encourages innovation through the proposed options of contract extension, providing strategic avenues for sustained business growth within the electoral services sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Printing Services for Leeds Electoral Services

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of expert electoral printing services for all election and electoral registration documents.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract is for the provision of expert electoral printing services for all election and electoral registration documents.

Options: The contract may be extended by up to 24 months after the initial 24 month contract period.

Renewal: The contract may be retendered before the expiry of the initial 24 months or may be extended by up to a further 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04c293
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030031-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Tenderers should note that if the council wish to carry out new services at the end of this contract, which are a repetition of similar services detailed in this notice, then those additional services may be procured using the negotiated procedure without publication of a notice in accordance with regulation 32 (9) of the Public Contracts Regulations 2015.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Leeds City Council
Additional Buyers

Leeds City Council - PACS

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Postcode Area
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
TLE42 Leeds

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Adare SEC Limited

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