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Award

13 Jul 2026 at 19:41

Summary of the contracting process

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Election and Electoral Registration Print services to Civica Election Services (CES) Limited. This contract will deliver high-quality printed election materials within the boundaries of the City of Sunderland, classified under the industry category of "Printed matter and related products" (CPV: 22000000). The procurement process commenced as a tender and has progressed to the award stage. The award, made under the NEPO Framework (NEPO504), is an optional 36-month extension to a three-year term contract, with signing taking place on 9 June 2026. This contract follows a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, reflecting the specific requirements under the GPA.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for companies specialising in printed materials and services, especially those experienced in large-scale electoral print management. Businesses that can offer complementary services—such as logistics for distribution or innovative document handling solutions—could explore collaborative opportunities with Sunderland City Council. Given the project's specific focus on election materials, companies with a track record in time-sensitive and large-volume print runs are particularly well-suited to benefit from this contract. This project not only offers a stable partnership over a considerable timeframe but also enhances visibility and reputation within public sector procurement circles.

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Notice Title

Election and Electoral Print

Notice Description

Sunderland City Council currently commission the provision of the Election and Electoral Registration Print services to provide high quality documentation to accommodate the requirements for elections material and electoral registration documents. This notice is to inform of the award of the extension to the Election and Electoral Registration Print which was awarded under the NEPO Framework (NEPO504) for the provision of Election and Electoral Registration Print for a three year term with an option to extend for a maximum of 36 months. The original award notice is not available, due to a change in the E-procurement system some documents are no longer available, therefore this award is to inform of the award of the optional 36 month extension.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To accommodate both poll stations and postal votes, as part of the Council's election and electoral, the Council has an ongoing requirement for the provision of election and electoral registration print, which includes: Election Printing * In Person Poll Cards * Poll Station Ballot Books * Postal Ballot Packs * Postal Poll Cards Electoral Registration Printing * Registration Forms * Covering Letters * Outer and Return Envelopes

Procurement Information

This notice is to inform of the award of the extension to the Election and Electoral Registration Print which was awarded under the NEPO Framework (NEPO504) for the provision of Election and Electoral Registration Print for a three year term with an option to extend for a maximum of 36 months. The original award notice is not available, due to a change in the E-procurement system some documents are no longer available, therefore this award is to inform of the award of the optional 36 month extension.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ca1d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065849-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jul 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SUNDERLAND CITY 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
SUNDERLAND
Postcode
SR1 3AA
Post Town
Sunderland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC44 Sunderland
Delivery Location
TLC23 Sunderland

Local Authority
Sunderland
Electoral Ward
Millfield
Westminster Constituency
Sunderland Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES (CES

Further Information

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