Planning

Framework Agreement for Election Printing Services

RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL

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Planning

11 Sep 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Renfrewshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for election printing services, which is expected to commence in October 2025. The tender is classified under general public services and will take place in Paisley, Scotland—specifically in the region labelled UKM83. Business users are informed that the submission deadline for the attached questionnaire is the 18th of September 2025. This procurement process aims at engaging multiple suppliers to form a framework where call-off contracts can be awarded either directly or through competitive orders, or a combination of both, with an estimated value not exceeding £50,000 for all call-off contracts.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in election printing services, especially those experienced in Scottish and Local elections. Suitable candidates are required to possess the capacity to handle varied printing services, including but not limited to data processing, form design, laser printing, and stationery supply. The procurement method allows flexibility and innovation, offering both direct awards and competitive ordering within the framework agreement—ideal for businesses looking to expand their market reach in the election services domain. Businesses that focus on providing election-related documents like ballot papers and postal voting packs would find this contract particularly fitting for their expertise.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Election Printing Services

Notice Description

Renfrewshire Council intends to issue a tender at the beginning of October 2025 for election printing services. It is anticipated that a multi supplier Framework Agreement will be established with Call-off Contracts being made under the Framework Agreement by Direct Award or through Competitive Order or a hybrid combination of both. It is anticipated that the value will not exceed 50,000GBP for all Call off Contracts made under the Framework Agreement. Suppliers who are experienced in election printing for Scottish and Local elections, have the capacity and are interested in this opportunity are invited to complete and return the questionnaire attached to this Prior Information Notice should they wish to do so. Please return the questionnaire to Gillian Gordon at gillian.gordon@renfrewshire.gov.uk by the 18th September 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council intends to issue a tender at the beginning of October 2025 for a multi supplier Framework Agreement for election printing services. The suppliers will be expected to have experience and the capacity with regards to election printing, in particular Scottish and Local elections. The Suppliers will provide to the Council the Service in respect of the production of election stationery which shall include ballot papers and postal voting packs in accordance with requirements noted below and when required any ad-hoc projects, which may include any or all of the following processes (but not limited to): * data processing * programming * form design * laser printing * inserting of documentation into envelopes * supply of stationery * supply of envelopes * Postage It is anticipated that a Framework Agreement will be established with Call-off Contracts being made under the Framework Agreement by Direct Award or through Competitive Order or a hybrid combination of both. It is anticipated that the value will not exceed 50,000GBP for all Call off Contracts made under the Framework Agreement. Suppliers who are experienced in election printing for Scottish and Local elections, have the capacity and are interested in this opportunity are invited to complete and return the questionnaire attached to this Prior Information Notice should they wish to do so. Please return to Gillian Gordon at gillian.gordon@renfrewshire.gov.uk by the 18th September 2025.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000809753
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538970
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
2 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
Kevin Milliken
Contact Email
kevin.milliken@renfrewshire.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 3003000300

Buyer Location

Locality
PAISLEY
Postcode
PA1 1JB
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Delivery Location
TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire
Local Authority
Renfrewshire
Electoral Ward
Paisley East and Central
Westminster Constituency
Paisley and Renfrewshire South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538970
    Framework Agreement for Election Printing Services - Renfrewshire Council intends to issue a tender at the beginning of October 2025 for election printing services. It is anticipated that a multi supplier Framework Agreement will be established with Call-off Contracts being made under the Framework Agreement by Direct Award or through Competitive Order or a hybrid combination of both. It is anticipated that the value will not exceed 50,000GBP for all Call off Contracts made under the Framework Agreement. Suppliers who are experienced in election printing for Scottish and Local elections, have the capacity and are interested in this opportunity are invited to complete and return the questionnaire attached to this Prior Information Notice should they wish to do so. Please return the questionnaire to Gillian Gordon at gillian.gordon@renfrewshire.gov.uk by the 18th September 2025.

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