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title: "Printing of Polling Station Handbooks and Quick Guides"
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buyer: "THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION"
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# Printing of Polling Station Handbooks and Quick Guides

Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4937992d-932d-462a-8dc0-83aeae129283

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## Summary

The recent procurement process, undertaken by THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION, focused on the printing of Polling Station Handbooks and Quick Guides for statutory polling station materials. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically printing and related services (CPV code 79800000). While based in London, England, the service is crucial and time-sensitive. The contract was awarded on 3rd February 2026, for a value of £50,158.46, under the CCS Print Marketplace 2 framework using a selective procurement method. The contract started on 4th February 2026 and concluded by 30th May 2026.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those capable of fulfilling high-profile and operationally sensitive demands. The procurement method, which involved a direct call-off from a framework agreement, suggests that companies previously established on relevant frameworks had advantages. Given that the contract was awarded to APS Group (UK), a large-scale supplier, smaller firms may find growth potential in aligning with such frameworks or offering specialised printing competencies. This tender serves as an example for businesses aiming to understand the procurement landscape and the importance of being part of established procurement networks to compete effectively.

## Notice

This report presents the outcome of the procurement process undertaken for the printing of Polling Station Handbooks and Quick Guides and seeks formal approval to award the contract to APS Group (UK). The requirement supports the delivery of statutory polling station materials and is time-critical, high-profile, and operationally sensitive. Following an approved Procurement Strategy and a compliant direct award under the CCS Print Marketplace 2 framework, APS Group (UK) is recommended for contract award.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9181a30d-3614-4d35-97a5-2cbc941655e7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 30 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,158 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,158 |
| 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 | THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1Y 8YZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APS GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 25 Jun 2026 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9181a30d-3614-4d35-97a5-2cbc941655e7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9181a30d-3614-4d35-97a5-2cbc941655e7
  25th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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