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Voter ID Cards

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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28 Sep 2026 at 11:57

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government commissioned the printing and delivery of photo identification cards for voters. The requirement covers producing the cards and getting them to recipients; the procurement describes the work as voter ID cards and printing and related services (CPV 79800000). Delivery is identified as taking place in the UK. The buyer is the national government department responsible for housing, communities and local government. The requirement was arranged through the Print and Digital Communications framework, Lot 1, rather than as a standalone public competition. The procurement concerns a single lot focused on voter identification cards, combining print production with delivery.

The contract was awarded to H H Associates Limited through a limited procedure without prior publication of a competition. The award is active and the contract is active; it was signed on 22 September 2026. The contract value is £5,000,000. The stated initial term is two years, with provision for two further 12-month extensions at the department’s discretion. The evaluation basis for the lot was price. The process was handled through Lot 1 of the Print and Digital Communications framework, so suppliers competed within that framework rather than through an open call for this contract. The award record reports one bid, submitted electronically, and no bids from SMEs. The contract covers printing and delivery of voter ID cards across the UK.

This award demonstrates demand from the Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government for a substantial, centrally managed voter identification card print-and-delivery service. A credible future competitor would need to combine secure, consistent card production with the operational capacity to fulfil and distribute orders across the UK. The incumbent was selected through a print and digital communications framework, making framework access and the ability to compete through its relevant lot important routes to this buyer. The price-led evaluation indicates that cost competitiveness matters alongside reliable fulfilment. The successful supplier is an SME, showing that this requirement was deliverable by a smaller business, although suppliers would still need production capacity and logistics suited to a nationwide requirement. Relevant experience in high-volume, time-sensitive identification-card printing and delivery would strengthen a supplier’s case.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Voter ID Cards

Notice Description

Contract for the print and delivery of photo ID cards.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. This Contract is for the print and delivery of Voter Id Cards. This contract was awarded Print and Digital Communications (RM6297) Framework - Lot 1 and has an initial term of 2 years. There is provision for two 12-month extension periods at MHCLG's sole discretion.

Procurement Information

This contract has already been awarded and is being published for transparency purposes. This Contract is for the print and delivery of Voter Id Cards. This contract was awarded Print and Digital Communications (RM6297) Framework - Lot 1 and has an initial term of 2 years. There is provision for two 12-month extension periods at MHCLG's sole discretion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-077b6a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/091375-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES & LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON UNITED KINGDOM
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Postcode Area
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HH Associates Ltd

Further Information

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