Award

Election Printing Services - Poll Cards, Ballot Papers, Postal Packs and Associated Documents

EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

24 Mar 2026 at 08:15

Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 09:52

Summary of the contracting process

The East Lindsey District Council has awarded a contract for "Election Printing Services - Poll Cards, Ballot Papers, Postal Packs and Associated Documents," focusing on essential electoral materials to support its electoral processes from 2026 to 2030, with an optional extension of 12 months. This procurement involves an open procedure, with submissions having concluded on February 6, 2026, and the award announcement made on March 23, 2026. The procurement covers services related to printing, with the contract valued at approximately GBP 1,007,659. These services are to be delivered in East Lindsey, Lincolnshire, supporting an electorate of around 110,000 residents. Print Image Network Ltd has been entrusted as the supplier to provide high-quality, secure, and timely election printing services, adhering to strict statutory deadlines and standards.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electoral printing and logistics to contribute to the democratic process in East Lindsey, one of England's largest district areas. Ideal candidates are those firms with proven expertise in robust quality assurance, data security, and effective contingency planning. Companies with experience in managing complex printing tasks and delivering secure electoral documents would find this tender particularly suitable for expansion. The contract demands high-quality standards and timely delivery, which presents a growth possibility for small and medium enterprises to showcase their capabilities in a critical public sector domain.

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Notice Title

Election Printing Services - Poll Cards, Ballot Papers, Postal Packs and Associated Documents

Notice Description

East Lindsey District, located in the heart of East Lincolnshire, spans approximately 1,760 square kilometres (681 square miles), making it the second largest non-unitary district in England and the ninth largest overall. With its diverse communities and expansive geography, East Lindsey plays a vital role in the democratic process, serving an electorate of around 110,000 residents, of whom approximately 20,000 choose to vote by post. The Returning Officer (RO) for East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) is entrusted with the statutory responsibility for the administration of all elections and referenda within the district. To support this essential function, ELDC is seeking to appoint a capable and experienced supplier to deliver high-quality, secure, and timely Election Printing Services under procurement reference PA23. This ITT invites quotations for the provision of the following key electoral materials: * Poll Cards * Postal Packs - One Piece Mailer * Blank Postal Packs - One Piece Mailer * Ordinary and Tendered Ballot Papers * Large Copy Ballot Papers * Corresponding Number Lists (CNLs) The appointed supplier will be expected to meet strict statutory deadlines and quality standards across all elections and referenda held between 2026 to 2030 with the option to extend by 12 months. We welcome submissions from suppliers with proven expertise in electoral printing and logistics, who can demonstrate robust quality assurance, data security, and contingency planning. This tender represents an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the democratic process in one of England's most significant district areas.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06009b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026569-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


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
£1,007,659 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
26 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRINT IMAGE NETWORK

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