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

East Lindsey District Council

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Apr 2026 at 08:57

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Award

24 Mar 2026 at 08:15

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2026 at 09:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

East Lindsey District Council, located in the heart of East Lincolnshire, is conducting a procurement process for the provision of Election Printing Services, which includes items such as Poll Cards, Ballot Papers, and Postal Packs. This procurement, under the reference PA23, has reached the Award stage where Print Image Network Ltd has been contracted to deliver services from 2026 to 2030, with the potential for a 12-month extension. This open procedure invites companies with expertise in electoral printing and ensures compliance with rigorous statutory deadlines. The contract, valued at approximately GBP 1,007,659, was signed on 27 April 2026 and covers a substantial region serving around 110,000 residents.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in printing and logistics services, particularly those capable of delivering secure and high-quality electoral materials. Suppliers with demonstrable experience in data security and contingency planning will find this contract appealing, as it allows for a considerable contribution to the democratic process within one of England's largest district areas. With a requirement for strict quality assurance and timely delivery, businesses specialising in electoral logistics and printing stand to advance their market position and establish themselves as trusted providers in public sector procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of 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.

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/038290-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£1,007,659 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20265 months ago
Contract Period
27 Apr 2026 - 26 Apr 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
East Lindsey District Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HORNCASTLE
Postcode
LN9 6PH
Postcode Area
Lincoln
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF3 Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF30 Lincolnshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
East Lindsey
Electoral Ward
Horncastle
Westminster Constituency
Louth and Horncastle

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Print Image Network Ltd

Further Information

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