Tender

Elections Printing

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

24 Oct 2025 at 08:47

Planning

03 Sep 2025 at 09:10

Summary of the contracting process

Wolverhampton City Council has initiated a tender for "Elections Printing," aiming to procure goods related to the electoral process, including printing poll cards, ballot papers, and postal vote packs. This tender is currently in the tender stage, with electronic submissions required by 24 November 2025, and any enquiries must be completed by 18 November 2025. The value of the tender per election is estimated at £50,000, covering delivery to the region of UKG39 in the United Kingdom. The procurement follows an open procedure, expecting to conclude the award stage by 11 December 2025. The Council, a sub-central government public authority, aims for service provision to commence on 1 February 2026 with a contract period ending on 31 January 2030.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses with expertise in printing and related services, especially those experienced in meeting UK electoral legislation standards and managing effective supply chain solutions. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate, given the procurement criteria focusing on quality, price, social value, and equalities, diversity, and inclusion. Successful suppliers will have the chance to demonstrate their capability to handle legislative compliance and operational efficiency, contributing to significant repeat business opportunities with a valued public authority.

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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. For the purpose of this tender, the estimated value per election is PS50,000 including postage, however no guarantees can be given on levels of spend

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0592db
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068045-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
24 Sep 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 31 Jan 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2029-11-01

Notice Status

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

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
Post Town
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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