Planning

Elections and Electoral Registration Print Contract

NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL

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28 May 2026 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The North Northamptonshire Council is currently in the planning stage for a procurement process titled "Elections and Electoral Registration Print Contract," which aims to secure a comprehensive printing and mailing solution for its Electoral Services. This contract covers both election and electoral registration requirements across North Northamptonshire's geographical area and involves services such as printing materials for elections and electoral registration. The tender falls under the industry category of printing and related services (CPV code: 79800000), with an estimated contract value of £2,421,750. Key dates include a future notice publication on 30th October 2026, with the contract period anticipated to commence on 1st April 2027 and conclude by 31st March 2030, with potential renewal extending to 2032. The tender process is initiated under the legal basis of UK legislation (2023/54) and is classified as a service procurement by a public authority at a sub-central government level.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and mailing services, particularly those capable of integrating with existing electoral management systems. It is well-suited for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their client base within governmental contracts. Involvement in this contract could enhance a company's portfolio, opening up further opportunities within the public sector. With a substantial budget allocation and a clear requirement for a seamless integration with the Council's day-to-day operations, businesses that demonstrate expertise in secure digital data transfer and large-scale printing operations will find this opportunity particularly advantageous. The North Northamptonshire Council's focus on a complete service provision ensures that the winning contractor can establish a long-term partnership, given the potential for contract renewal.

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Notice Title

Elections and Electoral Registration Print Contract

Notice Description

North Northamptonshire Council (hereafter referred to as the "Council"), on behalf of the appointed Electoral Registration Officer (hereafter referred to as "ERO") and Returning Officer (hereafter referred to as "RO"), are looking for a complete printing and mailing solution for Electoral Services covering both election and electoral registration requirements, covering the entire geographical area of North Northamptonshire. The Council is a unitary authority, covering three full parliamentary constituencies, thirty-one unitary wards, with an electorate of 273,000 and 165,000 residential properties approximately. Election requirements include, but are not restricted to, the printing of materials associated with referendums, local government, parliamentary and mayoral elections. Electoral registration requirements include, but are not restricted to, the printing and despatch of materials associated with the registration of electors, the annual canvass, absent voting and automated household response services. Integration of the printing and mailing solution into the existing day to day business operations of the Council will ensure existing processes and activities, carried out on our Electoral Management System (EMS), result in relevant forms, letters and general correspondence being created with the ability to securely transfer all required data digitally onto the printing supplier for prompt printing and dispatch.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a78e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050274-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,018,125 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Oct 20265 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2030 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CORBY
Postcode
NN17 1QG
Post Town
Northampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF25 North Northamptonshire
Delivery Location
TLF25 North Northamptonshire

Local Authority
North Northamptonshire
Electoral Ward
Lloyds
Westminster Constituency
Corby and East Northamptonshire

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