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Election Printing & Software

KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 15:08

UK6 - Contract Award Notice
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23 Mar 2026 at 15:48

UK5 - Transparency Notice
Summary of the contracting process

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council recently completed the procurement process for "Election Printing & Software," aimed at the production, printing, and distribution of poll cards, postal votes, and ballot papers. The contract also includes licencing for an Electoral Management Software system. This procurement falls under the services category and has been awarded through a direct award process. The supplier, CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES LIMITED based in London, successfully secured the contract valued at GBP 300,000, with a gross amount of GBP 360,000. The contract is slated to begin on 8 April 2026, and the standstill period ends on 2 April 2026. The service delivery will occur primarily in the region of King's Lynn (UKH16), with the contract having renewal options of up to two years.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in software packages and printing services, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive election management solutions. Large-scale service providers, such as CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES LIMITED, which can offer integrated solutions under a single contract, are well-suited to lead such projects. Enterprises with proficiency in distribution logistics, data management, and election-specific software can capitalize on this opportunity, ensuring seamless service delivery and compliance with technical standards necessary for electoral processes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Election Printing & Software

Notice Description

Production, printing and distribution of poll cards, postal votes and ballot papers. Including licencing for an EMS (Electoral Management Software).

Procurement Information

Extension of existing services by an existing supplier. A change in supplier would result in disproportionate technical difficulties in operation and disproportionate risk for data transfer. The Contractor provides all of the required services under one contract.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0671b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026922-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

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

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
7 Apr 2026 - 28 May 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE30 1EX
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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