Electoral Services Manager temporary cover

KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

09 Jun 2026 at 08:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, managed by King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council, sought temporary cover for the Electoral Services Manager role to oversee and deliver the Police and Crime Commissioner by-election. The tender, categorised within services, was completed under a direct procurement method below the threshold without competition. The contract was awarded to THE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTORAL ADMINISTRATORS, with the arrangement formalised on 9th June 2026 and set to commence on 15th June 2026, concluding on 17th July 2026. The specific procurement focused on the delivery of office personnel supply services to the region of UKH16, United Kingdom, with a gross contract value of £29,010.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electoral administration services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Enterprises with capabilities in providing temporary staffing solutions for electoral processes can gain access to similar sub-central government projects. Organisations that excel in fast response times and have a track record in public sector tenders are well-positioned to leverage this opportunity to expand their footprint within the electoral services industry.

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Notice Title

Electoral Services Manager temporary cover

Notice Description

Temporary cover for the Elections Manager role to oversee and deliver the PCC by election.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b061
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/054057-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79621000 - Supply services of office personnel

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£29,010 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
14 Jun 2026 - 17 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

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

THE ASSOCIATION OF ELECTORAL ADMINISTRATORS

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