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title: "NCC1672 Elections Post and Print"
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# NCC1672 Elections Post and Print

Buyer: NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1efd8982-f868-4ee0-87c3-5819aa71c9e1

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## Summary

Northumberland County Council has awarded a contract titled "NCC1672 Elections Post and Print" under the NEPO504 framework to Civica Election Services Limited. This contract, valued at £1,527,156, falls under the industry category for electoral forms and covers services related to print and postage for electoral activities in the North East, United Kingdom. The procurement was conducted using a selective method, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract runs from 1 December 2025 to 30 November 2028, with the next significant local elections scheduled for May 2029. As of February 2026, the award has been published, concluding the tender process.

This procurement opportunity presents significant business growth potential particularly for firms involved in printing and mailing services, as well as those specialising in electoral and electoral registration materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly benefit given the scale of the activities involved. The contract requires comprehensive postal services including the dispatch of various election-related documents, which could be a transformative opportunity for businesses adept at complex, large-scale logistical operations and compliance with electoral commission standards.

## Notice

This contract was awarded under the NEPO framework - NEPO504 Election and Electoral Registration Print. Northumberland County Council have five types of scheduled elections (UKPGE, PCC, CAM, County and Parish), Neighbourhood Planning Referendums, by elections and occasional parish polls. There are four parliamentary constituencies (including two with take on from two other local authority areas). Local elections are held on a four-year all-out basis with the next elections to be held in May 2029. These are made up of 69 single member county divisions, 230 separate parish/parish ward potential contests. In May 2025 only 47 parish areas were contested. The CAM (and PCC if still required) elections will be held in May 2028. Northumberland County Council has around 170,000 properties to canvass on an annual basis. The current number of postal voters is around 70,000.Invitations to Register are sent on a weekly basis. In one year around 1600 - 2000 in total. Certain standard letters area also sent weekly averaging around 8,000 - 10,000 annually. All prescribed Electoral Commission templates must be used, all templates to be proofed and agreed. Variable data examples to be provided for proofing before despatch. Print specification Registration specific print * ITR form print and postage * Weekly document queue letters print and postage Canvass specific print and service * Canvass Communication A print and postage * Canvass Communication Form B print and postage * Canvass Form - print and postage * Automated Household Responses - online response to canvass Election/referendum specific print * Ballot papers - polling stations * Ballot papers - postal votes * Postal vote envelopes - outer, B and A * Postal vote postage * Large scale ballot papers - polling stations * Counting sheets Postage Postal vote packs to be sent First Class post by Royal Mail. All other items to be agreed with client as to the method of postage, if non-Royal Mail solutions to be used (Downstream or hand delivery) Poll cards, all envelopes and licences to be approved by Royal Mail (where applicable) for compliance with machine sortation. There may also be other additional ad hoc requirements which will be agreed with the supplier in advance and will be in line with framework specifications and pricing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/596be665-d9c2-460a-9da8-e6f69d4e7454 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,527,156 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,527,156 |
| 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 | NORTHUMBERLAND COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | MORPETH |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE61 2EF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC42 Northumberland |
| Local authority | Northumberland |
| Electoral ward | Morpeth Kirkhill |
| Westminster constituency | North Northumberland |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22821000 - Electoral forms

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 11:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/596be665-d9c2-460a-9da8-e6f69d4e7454

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/596be665-d9c2-460a-9da8-e6f69d4e7454
  5th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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