Notice Information
Notice Title
Election Printing Services - Poll Cards, Ballot Papers, Postal Packs and Associated Documents
Notice Description
ELDC seeks an experienced supplier to provide secure, high-quality, and timely Election Printing Services for all elections and referenda within East Lindsey District from 2026-2030, with an optional 12-month extension. The contract covers production and delivery of: Poll Cards Postal Packs (One Piece Mailer) Blank Postal Packs Ordinary & Tendered Ballot Papers Large Copy Ballot Papers Corresponding Number Lists (CNLs) Suppliers must demonstrate proven expertise in electoral printing and logistics, robust quality assurance, data security, and contingency planning. Strict statutory deadlines and standards apply. Location: East Lindsey District, Lincolnshire Electorate: Approx. 110,000 residents Opportunity: Contribute to the democratic process in one of England's largest district areas.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-h6vhtk-06009b
- Publication Source
- Find A Tender Service
- Latest Notice
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000917-2026
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- UK4 - Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure
- Tender Suitability
- Not specified
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
22 - Printed matter and related products
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
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- CPV Codes
22000000 - Printed matter and related products
79810000 - Printing services
79820000 - Services related to printing
79823000 - Printing and delivery services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 7 Jan 20261 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 6 Feb 2026Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 16 Mar 2026 - 15 Mar 2030 4-5 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Active
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
- Additional Buyers
- Contact Name
- Not specified
- Contact Email
- procurement@pspsl.co.uk
- Contact Phone
- Not specified
Buyer Location
- Locality
- HORNCASTLE
- Postcode
- LN9 6PH
- Post Town
- Lincoln
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLD North West (England)
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLD3 Greater Manchester
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Salford
- Electoral Ward
- Ordsall
- Westminster Constituency
- Salford
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000917-2026
7th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
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