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Elections Provision of Printing & Transport 2026-2031

Cornwall Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Jan 2026 at 12:45

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Nov 2025 at 16:44

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cornwall Council recently completed a procurement process for the "Elections Provision of Printing & Transport" services for the period of 2026 to 2031, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement, executed via an open procedure, focused on securing services for printing, postage, and transport necessary for the elections, including national general elections, local, and potential unscheduled ones. Located in Truro, Cornwall Council served as the contracting authority, and awarded contracts were set to start on 10th February 2026, ending 9th February 2031. A total of two lots were awarded, each concluded with contracts set to commence on February 2026. The award phase was concluded on 15th January 2026, and the awarded companies will undertake responsibilities across the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in printing and logistics, especially those with experience in large-scale operations and capacity to respond to fluctuating demands, such as unscheduled elections. SMEs like Civica Election Services Ltd and Dash Logistic Services Ltd, which successfully secured contracts, indicate that the procurement favoured smaller-scale companies capable of delivering high-quality and scalable services. Companies proficient in data handling, quality assurance, sustainability practices, and robust risk management would particularly benefit from participating in similar tenders, as these elements were pivotal in the evaluation process.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elections Provision of Printing & Transport 2026-2031

Notice Description

Printing, Postage & Transport requirements for Cornwall Council Elections 2026-20231 (5 years plus 2 year extension option) Elections timetable 2026/27- No planned election (potential unplanned) 2027/28 - No planned election (potential unplanned) 2028/29 - Police and Crime Commissioner's and Cornwall Unitary Town and Parish Elections 2029/30- National general election + Local Elections 2030/31 - No planned election (potential unplanned) Every Year - Annual Canvass

Lot Information

Printing & Postage

Printing, Postage & Transportation requirements for Cornwall Council Elections 2026-20231 (5 years plus 2 year extension option) Elections timetable 2026/27- No planned election (potential unplanned) 2027/28 - No planned election (potential unplanned) 2028/29 - Police and Crime Commissioner's and Cornwall Unitary Town and Parish Elections 2029/30- National general election + Local Elections 2030/31 - No planned election (potential unplanned)

Renewal: 1 x 2 year extension

Transport

Printing Transport & Postage requirements for Cornwall Council Elections 2026-20231 (5 years plus 2 year extension option) Elections timetable 2026/27- No planned election (potential unplanned) 2027/28 - No planned election (potential unplanned) 2028/29 - Police and Crime Commissioner's and Cornwall Unitary Town and Parish Elections 2029/30- National general election + Local Elections 2030/31 - No planned election (potential unplanned)

Renewal: 1 x 2 year extension

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dc33
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003473-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

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

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£4,101,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£4,101,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
£4,101,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
5 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2031 Over 5 years
Recurrence
2032-02-09

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Cornwall Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
TRURO
Postcode
TR1 3AY
Postcode Area
Truro
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Delivery Location
TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Local Authority
Cornwall
Electoral Ward
Truro Boscawen & Redannick
Westminster Constituency
Truro and Falmouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Civica Election Services Ltd

Dash Logistic Services Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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