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Elections Printing

Wolverhampton City Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

23 Mar 2026 at 09:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 09:47

UK4 - Tender Notice
Planning

03 Sep 2025 at 10:10

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process orchestrated by Wolverhampton City Council involves the provision of electoral printing services, including poll cards, ballot papers, and postal vote packs. The council, located at the Civic Centre in St Peter's Square, Wolverhampton, has concluded its award stage for this tender, which falls under the industry category of printing and related services. This process adheres to UK electoral legislation and ensures high standards of security and quality. The contract was awarded on 18th February 2026, with a contract period commencing on 24th March 2026 and concluding on 18th March 2030. The procurement method followed was open procedure, fostering an inclusive environment with six bids received, five from SMEs, underscoring competitive interest within the market. The printing services are to be delivered within the UKG39 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those adept at handling large-scale print operations efficiently to meet electoral deadlines. It could foster growth for companies that can demonstrate strong supply chain resilience, compliance with legislative requirements, and integration of accurate data handling. SMEs, in particular, are well-positioned to seize this opportunity given the tender's focus on qualitative and commercial criteria alongside social value considerations. Companies with expertise in electoral printing, offering reliable and timely distribution, stand to gain from this contract, facilitating their entry into public sector projects and the potential to expand their services within other government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elections Printing

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council (the Council) has an electorate of 188,664 on 1 August 2025. The electoral services team manage two primary functions - electoral registration and the running of elections/referenda. The Returning Officer is responsible for the conduct of running a poll, including overseeing the production of poll cards, ballot papers and postal packs to ensure they meet the statutory requirements. The Council are tendering for the provision of electoral printing (poll cards, ballot papers and postal vote packs), including the direct mailing of poll cards and postal voter packs to electors.

Planning Information

Information is provided in the attached document how to participate in this engagement, how to complete and submit your response. Access can also be made at www.wolverhamptontenders.com

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026060-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

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

CPV Codes

30197630 - Printing paper

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
£73,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
18 Feb 20266 months ago
Contract Period
24 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
2029-11-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Wolverhampton City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1SH
Postcode Area
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACILITIES & CORPORATE SOLUTIONS LIMITED

Further Information

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