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Award

16 Jun 2026 at 14:27

Award

26 Feb 2026 at 17:23

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process refers to the tender titled "GMCA 1798 Mayoral Booklet," managed by the Greater Manchester Combined Authority, classified as a sub-central government public authority. The tender involves the procurement of election print services for a mayoral booklet and was conducted through a call-off from an existing framework, notably recognised as a selective procurement method. Located in Manchester, the contract was awarded to Civica Election Services Limited, a large-scale supplier based in London, specialising in printed matter and related business services. The process is in the award stage, has been completed, and the contract was signed on 25th March 2026, with a contract period extending from 26th March 2026 to 25th March 2028, including potential renewal options up until March 2030.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in election print services and related sectors, such as marketing and consulting. The large-scale nature of the awarded supplier indicates the scale and scope of engagement that businesses can expect when competing for similar contracts under existing frameworks. Companies that provide business services, particularly those specialising in printed materials, are well-suited to such opportunities. Engaging with frameworks like the one used by GMCA enables businesses to access streamlined procurement processes and fosters potential long-term partnerships with public authorities.

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Notice Title

GMCA 1798 Mayoral Booklet

Notice Description

Call off Election Print Services framework to procure print of Mayoral Booklet on behalf of GMCA. Route to Market = Direct award via GMCA 1534 Provision of Election Print Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056743-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Award under framework
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,230,121 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
£1,230,121 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20264 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20265 months ago
Contract Period
26 Mar 2026 - 25 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 6EU
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Deansgate
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES

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