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Electoral Registration Canvass Forms

CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2025 at 13:33

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Council completed the procurement process for the delivery of postal services related to electoral registration canvass forms. The contract, titled "Electoral Registration Canvass Forms," aimed to facilitate the delivery and return of forms for the annual electoral registration canvass where direct hand delivery is not feasible. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically postal services (CPV code 64110000), and was completed under a direct procurement method, classified as below threshold without competition. The project is situated in Crewe, United Kingdom, within the UKD62 region. The contract was awarded to Royal Mail Group Limited, starting from 1st July 2025 and is set to conclude on 1st December 2025. The contract was signed on 30th June 2025 with an overall contract value of £66,000, of which £55,000 is service-related, as per the legislation described under the UKPGA with reference ID 2023/54.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in postal and delivery services, focusing on those capable of ensuring reliable and timely distribution across various localities. While the procurement method was direct and without competition, it encourages companies to establish a presence and offer solutions aligned with sub-central government requirements. Other businesses in logistics and communication services might find it advantageous to develop similar capabilities for potential collaborations or future competitive tenders. Cheshire East Council’s procurement activities underline the importance of efficient public service delivery, providing a platform for innovation and service expansion within the public sector space.

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Notice Title

Electoral Registration Canvass Forms

Notice Description

Delivery of postal services for the annual electoral registration canvass to enable forms to be delivered to households where hand delivery is not possible, and to enable the return of forms to the Electoral Registration Officer from the household where required.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05682d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043909-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64110000 - Postal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20257 months ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2025 - 1 Dec 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CHESHIRE EAST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW1 2JZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Crewe Central
Westminster Constituency
Crewe and Nantwich

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ROYAL MAIL GROUP

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