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title: "DELIVERY OF PRINT SERVICES FOR ELECTIONS AND ELECTORAL REGISTRATION FOR SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL (SSDC)"
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# DELIVERY OF PRINT SERVICES FOR ELECTIONS AND ELECTORAL REGISTRATION FOR SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL (SSDC)

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3167a53d-38f8-4b0b-bd69-09ce9d8f7c4d

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## Summary

Staffordshire County Council sought an open procurement process for the provision of printing and mailing services related to elections and electoral registration for South Staffordshire District Council (SSDC). This procurement, identified by tender ID IA3300, covered the production of crucial electoral documents such as canvass forms, polling cards, and ballot papers and required that the supplier's premises be within 50 miles of SSDC's offices. The procurement process was classified under the industry category of "Printing and related services" with a CPV code of 79800000, taking place in the West Midlands, UK. Originally published on 5 February 2025, the tender's period closed on 7 March 2025, with a contract duration from 1 June 2025 to 31 May 2030. The procurement reached the award stage with the contract being valued at £250,000.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in printing and related services, particularly those SME-qualified due to its suitability for small to medium enterprises. The contract, awarded to Opus Trust Marketing t/a Adare SEC Limited, showcases the potential for growth through long-term partnership in meeting statutory electoral obligations. Companies with facilities near the required location could have leveraged this proximity for competitive advantage, demonstrating excellence in adhering to legislative and official guidance requirements. The open procurement method invited competition, offering a chance for businesses to establish or strengthen their presence in the public sector service landscape, especially those capable of delivering large-scale, compliant print solutions.

## Notice

South Staffordshire District Council (SSDC) are seeking to appoint a single Supplier for Electoral Services' printing and mailing services for canvassing and elections which SSDC is required to carry out by Statute. All materials must be printed by the Supplier in accordance with the relevant current and up to date legislation, prevailing Electoral Commission and / or Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government or other Official guidance and timescales. This will include production of: * Canvass Forms (CF, CCA, CCB) * Invitation to Register Forms (ITRs) * Associated Reminder Forms for ITRs * Polling Cards & Household Notification Letters (HNLs) * Postal Voting Packs (PVs) * Ballot Papers NB - it is a requirement that the supplier's premises is located within 50 miles from South Staffordshire District Council (SSDC) offices, as detailed in the specification. Additional information: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Please access the tender documents using the above link.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b245b542-9e11-4b83-a990-2c6adc2fb13e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Mar 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2025 - 31 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £250,000 |
| 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 | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2LP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OPUS TRUST MARKETING T/A ADARE SEC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 23 Jun 2025 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b245b542-9e11-4b83-a990-2c6adc2fb13e
- 5 Feb 2025 at 14:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7634b93-5b5e-4653-b7e3-b3b17545a066

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b245b542-9e11-4b83-a990-2c6adc2fb13e
  23rd June 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e7634b93-5b5e-4653-b7e3-b3b17545a066
  5th February 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login

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