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Provision of Election Print Services

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2025 at 15:51

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

18 Nov 2025 at 16:40

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Sep 2025 at 16:21

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

22 Aug 2025 at 15:38

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Planning

21 Jul 2025 at 16:41

UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Provision of Election Print Services," led by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, has recently concluded with the award stage. This contract establishes a single-supplier framework to handle statutory election and registration print necessities for 10 GM authorities and other Public Sector Local Authorities throughout the UK. The contract, valued at a maximum of £4.9 million over four years, begins in January 2026. This process followed an open procurement method, ensuring transparent and competitive bidding.

This framework presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and related services. The designated supplier, Civica Election Services Limited, exemplifies the kind of expertise required for such a comprehensive project. Businesses that have capabilities in providing large-scale election-specific print solutions, including poll cards, postal packs, and ballot papers, and can meet the associated technical and economic criteria are well-suited to participate in similar future tenders. The contract's structure encourages direct award opportunities, potentially benefiting smaller enterprises with niche capabilities or tailored service delivery approaches.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Election Print Services

Notice Description

This procurement establishes a single-supplier framework for Election and Registration Print Services across 10 GM authorities, GMCA, and associate members and is open for use across other Public Sector Local Authorities. The framework covers all statutory election and registration print requirements, including poll cards, postal packs, ballot papers, and the GM Mayoral booklet. The maximum framework value is PS4.9 million over four years, with no guaranteed volumes. Framework duration is 4 years (2 years + 2 x 12 - month extensions, starting in Jan 2026 - individual Authorities are to complete their own Call offs either using GMCA provided terms or their own applicable terms using Framework SORs).

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: Additional Elections Related Print Services as required on Call Off from Awarding Authorities, on agreement between the parties.

Renewal: 1 + 1 Extension

Planning Information

GMCA will be holding a Pre Market Engagement session for the provision of GMCA 1534 - Election Print Services to provide information on the upcoming opportunity. This will be a Microsoft Teams Event Access via below link or Desktop Microsoft Teams App using ID and Passcode provided below https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-teams/join-a-meeting?msockid=0d2e4b9ef0b869e43c2958abf1906827 Meeting ID: 354 361 517 766 0 Passcode: CE3xC77j

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-056349
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078211-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£4,900,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
18 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
17 Nov 20259 months ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2026 - 7 Jan 2028 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
Additional Buyers

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

Blackburn With Darwen Borough Council

Bolton Metropolitan Borough Council

Manchester City Council

Metropolitan borough of Bury

Oldham Metropolitan Borough Council

Rochdale Borough Council

Salford City Council

Stockport Metropolitan Borough Council

Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council

Trafford Council

Wigan Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHTON UNDER LYNE
Postcode
M1 6EU
Postcode Area
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES LIMITED

Further Information

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