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Election and Electoral Registration Print

The Association of North East Councils Limited

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

28 Jan 2026 at 13:49

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

06 Nov 2025 at 15:05

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

04 Jul 2025 at 11:05

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

23 May 2025 at 13:42

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The recently awarded contract by The Association of North East Councils Limited, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), pertains to the "Election and Electoral Registration Print" services. This procurement involves a multi-supplier Framework Agreement aimed at servicing various public authority needs in the North East region of the UK. The framework caters to election and electoral registration printing and related services with key dates indicating the contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2033. It operates under an open procurement method, allowing for framework agreements with multiple suppliers. The industry category is primarily related to printed matter and printing services, with a total value grossing £90 million, out of which £75 million represents the contract amount. This award represents a progression to the 'Award' stage in the procurement cycle.

This Framework Agreement offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective print services. Large companies and SMEs alike are well-positioned to benefit from this agreement, particularly those specialising in electoral materials. With the framework being open and allowing for additional participation over its term, new businesses can look forward to securing future entry points. The diverse range of participating councils such as Newcastle City Council and Sunderland City Council highlight the potential for extensive business engagement and network expansion in the public procurement market within the North East of England. This arrangement promises not only steady work for successful bidders but also positions them favourably for upcoming successive frameworks.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Election and Electoral Registration Print

Notice Description

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is establishing a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of election and electoral registration printing and related services for use by contracting authorities throughout the North East region. This Framework provides NEPO Member Authorities with access to a wide range of Suppliers capable of delivering specialised election and electoral registration printing and related services. Suppliers appointed to the Framework are required to deliver services in a reliable, cost-effective and compliant manner, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. The Framework is open for North East Member Authorities only, enabling them to procure efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of their service users.

Planning Information

NEPO intend to publish a preliminary market engagement questionnaire via Open e-Tendering system (www.open-uk.org). The questionnaire responses will help NEPO design the framework by providing the level of market interest and provide insight from suppliers on the shaping of the future provision. The questionnaire will be made accessible via the Open e-Tendering system on 23 May 2025 with a submission deadline of 16:00 on 30 May 2025. Suppliers wishing to access and complete the questionnaire must first register on the e-Tendering system using the following link https://www.open-uk.org For guidance on how to create an account or submit your questionnaire response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:30. NEPO also intend to hold a meeting via Microsoft Teams on 5 June 2025 between 11:00 - 13:00 pm. A presentation will be given and there will be an opportunity to ask questions in the session. Suppliers must submit their questionnaire via Open before 16:00 on 30th May 2025. Suppliers must confirm their attendance by Monday 2nd June 2025, via email to lily.hogarth@nepo.org, for the meeting on Thursday 5 June 2025. Attendance at the Microsoft Teams meeting is optional and does not provide suppliers with an advantage in any future related procurement. Presentations and Q&A from the session will be published as part of the procurement process. Attendance also does not constitute as an intention to tender for any future related procurement. Please note the above information may be subject to change.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0522a0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007614-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Awards Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
£75,000,000 £10M-£100M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
7 Jul 2025Expired
Award Date
5 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2033 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2027-12-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Association of North East Councils Limited
Additional Buyers

THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GATESHEAD
Postcode
NE8 3DF
Postcode Area
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England)
Local Authority
Gateshead
Electoral Ward
Bridges
Westminster Constituency
Gateshead Central and Whickham

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

ADARE SEC LIMITED

CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES LIMITED

Financial Data Management Ltd

Print Image Network Ltd

Further Information

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