Tender

Supply of Annual Canvass Forms

CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

23 Jan 2026 at 17:06

Summary of the contracting process

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking a contractor for the "Supply of Annual Canvass Forms" as part of their ongoing registration project to ensure an up-to-date register of electors. The procurement process is at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 18th February 2026. Located in Hengoed, UK, the council is conducting this open, competitive flexible procedure within the goods category, specifically targeting printed forms and postal orders. The tender features a two-stage evaluation process focusing on conditions of participation and award criteria, with the entire contract value amounting to £350,000, reaching up to £420,000 including potential costs, and the contract period beginning on 1st April 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and document solutions, particularly those with expertise in bespoke and miscellaneous printed materials. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, as the conditions of participation favour these entities. The successful bidder will benefit from a potential three-year contract with the option of two additional 12-month extensions, leading to possible long-term engagement. Companies looking to expand their footprint in public sector contracts and those with experience working with sub-central government authorities will find this tender especially valuable for business growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Annual Canvass Forms

Notice Description

Caerphilly County Borough Council is seeking to appoint a contractor for Supply of Annual Canvass Forms for the annual canvassing registration project undertaken by the Council every year in order to make sure that the register of electors is kept up to date.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060dc8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006373-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22452000 - Postal orders

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

22820000 - Forms

22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£350,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Jan 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2030-12-01

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CAERPHILLY COUNTY BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Asher Bashir
Contact Email
bashia@caerphilly.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
HENGOED
Postcode
CF82 7PG
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL53 Gwent Valleys
Delivery Location
TLL16 Gwent Valleys

Local Authority
Caerphilly
Electoral Ward
Ystrad Mynach
Westminster Constituency
Caerphilly

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