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V4SDDC042 Election Printing

SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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24 Mar 2026 at 12:41

Summary of the contracting process

South Derbyshire District Council is seeking bids for the provision of comprehensive Electoral Services Printing, as part of their active tendering process. The contracting authority is located in Swadlincote, United Kingdom, catering to the public authority at the sub-central government level. The service covers the printing and production of various electoral materials, such as poll cards and ballot papers, ensuring adherence to statutory deadlines and data protection legislation. The procurement process follows the open procedure method, targeting services within the printed matter and related product category. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on the 10th of April 2026 and a submission deadline on the 24th of April 2026, with the contract period starting on the 1st of July 2026 and potentially extending until the 30th of June 2030.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those with expertise in producing secure and compliant electoral materials. Ideal candidates include SMEs and VCSEs with capabilities to handle comprehensive printing solutions aligned with Electoral Commission guidance. With an estimated contract value of up to £624,000, businesses with a focus on quality and competitive pricing will find this tender particularly advantageous, given that the award criteria are split with a 60% emphasis on quality and 40% on price. The contract offers a 2+1+1 renewal structure at the sole discretion of the council, affording potential long-term business growth for the winning bidder.

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Notice Title

V4SDDC042 Election Printing

Notice Description

South Derbyshire District Council invites Tenders for the provision of comprehensive Electoral Services Printing. The successful supplier will be responsible for delivering a full range of electoral print materials essential to the administration of statutory electoral processes. This includes, but is not limited to: * Production and printing of poll cards * Printing of ballot papers for all electoral events * Supply and printing of postal vote stationery * Printing of canvass forms * Production of Individual Electoral Registration (IER) correspondence * Printing of postal vote review letters * Provision of braille ballot papers All services must be delivered in full compliance with Electoral Commission guidance, statutory deadlines, and all relevant data protection legislation, ensuring accuracy, security, and confidentiality throughout the lifecycle of the contract.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: 2+1+1 contract Extensions are at the sole discretion of the council

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672a8
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026777-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£520,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Jun 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH DERBYSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
SWADLINCOTE
Postcode
DE11 0AH
Post Town
Derby
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF13 South and West Derbyshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
South Derbyshire
Electoral Ward
Swadlincote
Westminster Constituency
South Derbyshire

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