Planning

Electoral Printing Services 2026

LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON

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Planning

04 Feb 2026 at 12:45

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton, acting as the lead organization, alongside the London Boroughs of Richmond Upon Thames and Wandsworth, is in the planning stages of a public procurement process for the provision of electoral printing and related fulfilment services. This initiative, titled "Electoral Printing Services 2026," is categorized under the services industry with a focus on printing and related services (CPV code 79800000). The procurement process involves sub-central government public authorities and is set in the UK, specifically centered in Morden, SM4 5DX. The planning phase is scheduled, with potential suppliers invited to engage by responding to market engagement questions before the due date of 18th February 2026. The anticipated contract period is from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2030, with a possible extension to November 2031.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in printing and fulfilment services to expand their operations by partnering with multiple London borough councils. Companies with expertise in electoral services printing will find this particularly beneficial. Participating in this tender could enable businesses to establish or strengthen their footprint in the public sector market, providing scalable service solutions for electoral events. Given the collaborative nature of the project across several boroughs, suppliers will require a robust operational capacity and the ability to meet the precision and reliability standards demanded by electoral services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electoral Printing Services 2026

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton, the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames and the London Borough of Wandsworth ("the Authorities") are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise for the provision of all electoral printing and related fulfilment services. The London Borough of Merton will act as the lead borough and run the tender. The Authorities would like to discuss the provision of Electoral Services Printing. There are a set of questions at the end of the document that we request responses to.

Planning Information

The London Borough of Merton, the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames and the London Borough of Wandsworth (“the Authorities”) are seeking to undertake a procurement exercise for the provision of all electoral printing and related fulfilment services. The London Borough of Merton will act as the lead borough and run the tender. The Authorities would like to discuss the provision of Electoral Services Printing. There are a set of questions at the end of the document that we request responses to.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0646dd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009952-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
18 Feb 20262 weeks to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
commercial.services@merton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

Further Information

Notice Documents

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