Tender

Election Printing Services - Annual Canvass and Postal Vote Reapplication Printing

EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Tender

15 May 2026 at 14:10

Summary of the contracting process

East Lindsey District Council is seeking to procure Election Printing Services for the Annual Canvass and Postal Vote Reapplication Printing. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically related to printed matter and printing services, as part of the council's statutory duties. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, using an open procedure method. Interested suppliers should be aware that the tender period closes on 23rd June 2026, with an enquiry period ending on 12th June 2026. The services are to be delivered in the UKF3 region of the United Kingdom.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services and related products, as the contract estimated value is £360,000 with the possibility of a 12-month extension. The procurement is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can offer high-quality, secure, and compliant electoral printing services. Businesses able to meet these requirements and demonstrate social value will be in a strong position to submit a competitive bid. The successful bidder will benefit from a contract starting on 17th July 2026 and concluding by 16th July 2030, with a potential extension until 2031.

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Notice Title

Election Printing Services - Annual Canvass and Postal Vote Reapplication Printing

Notice Description

East Lindsey District Council (the Council) is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced and competent Supplier to provide Electoral Registration Printing and Communication Services from 2026 onwards, supporting the statutory duties of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO). This requirement relates specifically to the Annual Canvass and Postal Vote Reapplication processes, both of which are governed by strict legislative frameworks and non negotiable statutory deadlines. The successful Supplier will play a critical role in ensuring that all communications issued to electors are accurate, secure, compliant, and delivered in accordance with prescribed timescales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069a34
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/044993-2026
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
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

79810000 - Printing services

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£360,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
23 Jun 20262 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Jul 2026 - 16 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
2031-05-12

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST LINDSEY DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
HORNCASTLE
Postcode
LN9 6PH
Post Town
Lincoln
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLF3 Lincolnshire

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Ordsall
Westminster Constituency
Salford

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