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04 Aug 2026 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

The London Borough of Merton is seeking to procure electoral printing services, with the procurement currently at the tender stage. This contract falls under the "services" industry category and is conducted by a public authority of sub-central government. Interested parties should note the procurement method is open procedure, with electronic submission allowed. Located in Morden, United Kingdom, the submission deadline is 7th September 2026 at 11:00 AM. The total contract value is estimated at £1,250,000, and the award is expected by 1st December 2026, with the contract period running until 29th November 2030. The main criteria for awarding the contract include cost and quality, with respective weightings of 40% and 55%, as well as 5% on social value.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing services to secure a substantial long-term contract, thus fostering business growth in the public sector. Companies experienced in delivering high-quality printing solutions, while demonstrating value for money and social responsibility, are well-suited to compete. The contract's competitive pricing and quality criteria encourage suppliers who can efficiently meet the demands of electoral printing, facilitating both local and larger-scale enterprises to partake in this competitive bidding process.

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Notice Title

Electoral Printing Services 2026

Notice Description

The London Borough of Merton require a provider for electoral printing services.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06db9a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/073832-2026
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£1,250,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 29 Nov 2030 3-4 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
LONDON BOROUGH OF MERTON
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
MORDEN
Postcode
SM4 5DX
Post Town
Sutton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI6 Outer London - South
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI63 Merton, Kingston upon Thames and Sutton
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Merton
Electoral Ward
Merton Park
Westminster Constituency
Wimbledon

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