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Mayoral Booklet

GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY

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26 Feb 2026 at 17:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) is overseeing the procurement of election print services for the production of a Mayoral Booklet, with CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES LIMITED selected as the supplier. Categorised within 'Printed matter and related products' and 'Business services', this contract process has recently reached the award stage following a selective procurement method under an established framework. The contract is set to commence on 10th March 2026 and may be extended twice by 12 months each, concluding at the latest by 9th March 2030. This venture serves the region of Greater Manchester, UK, and is valued at approximately £1.23 million before taxes, with a gross amount exceeding £1.47 million. Key dates include the end of the standstill period on 9th March 2026, with the signature due by 10th March 2026.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities by tapping into the important public sector demand for election-related print services. Suitable for businesses excelling in large-scale print production and distribution, particularly those with experience in public sector frameworks, this contract is ideal for well-established printing firms capable of handling substantial volumes and meeting stringent quality standards. The involvement of CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES LIMITED, a large-scale supplier headquartered in London, highlights the competitive nature of such contracts. Companies specialising in election services and printed materials could benefit from exploring similar opportunities within local government frameworks to expand their presence in this lucrative sector.

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Notice Title

Mayoral Booklet

Notice Description

Call off Election Print Services framework to procure print of Mayoral Booklet on behalf of GMCA

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065d9b
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017600-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award 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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20261 months ago
Contract Period
10 Mar 2026 - 9 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
GREATER MANCHESTER COMBINED AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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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