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title: "Election and Electoral Registration Printing"
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# Election and Electoral Registration Printing

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ac3c739-cb9c-4cbb-8b74-11ee72b56e44

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## Summary

Ashford Borough Council has completed the procurement process for the "Election and Electoral Registration Printing" contract, classified under the industry category of Printing and related services (CPV: 79800000). The procurement utilised an open procedure, specifically an open procedure above threshold, which invited suppliers to submit tenders. Located in Ashford, England, the contract is valued at £707,688.61. The tender process concluded on 17th January 2025, with the contract awarded on 18th June 2025. The awarded supplier is Civica Elections Services Limited. The contract period is set to begin on 18th June 2025 and run until 17th June 2030, with services to be delivered to a location with the postal code TN23 1HU.

This contract offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in printing and similar services, especially those able to handle electoral and registration printing requirements. Firms that cater to large-scale printing jobs and can adhere to strict regulatory standards would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders in the future. Additionally, the procurement was deemed suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, suggesting a strategic advantage for smaller businesses seeking to expand their service offerings in public sector contracts. Engaging with such contracts can lead to business growth by establishing strong relationships with public sector bodies like Ashford Borough Council.

## Notice

ELECTIONPRINT/24/1 Ashford Borough Council is looking to procure a single supplier of Election and Electoral Registration Printing. Procurement documentation can be downloaded from the Kent Business Portal https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1932fc6b-885e-46c8-8843-a86d8f2425f2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 17 Jun 2025 - 17 Jun 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £280,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £707,688 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1PL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA ELECTIONS SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 24 Jun 2025 at 14:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1932fc6b-885e-46c8-8843-a86d8f2425f2
- 4 Dec 2024 at 21:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce54069-587a-4e57-bccb-5600e879b12d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1932fc6b-885e-46c8-8843-a86d8f2425f2
  24th June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cce54069-587a-4e57-bccb-5600e879b12d
  4th December 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/
  The tender documents and additional information can be accessed from the Kent Business Portal.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.ashford.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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