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title: "Election Printing"
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buyer: "THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL"
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# Election Printing

Buyer: THE NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d75ee62-b05f-4556-ba61-bea3284e834f

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## Summary

The North Yorkshire Council has awarded a contract for election printing services, with Paragon Customer Communications (London) Limited as the successful supplier. This contract was awarded through the CCS Framework RM6280 and covers all election-related printing requirements for North Yorkshire Council, including poll cards, postal vote packs, and ballot papers. The contracting process was executed using a restricted procurement procedure, with the award now completed. The industry category pertains to printing and related services, and the location is Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £2,281,020, is set to commence on 1st May 2026 and will run until 30th April 2028, encompassing planned elections in 2027, 2028, and the next general election expected in 2029.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly SMEs, to engage with the public sector and enhance their growth. Companies with capabilities in digital and traditional printing will find this tender especially suitable, as it involves high volumes of printing and mailing processes. With approximately 500,000 registered electors and 90,000 postal voters in North Yorkshire, the demand for efficient, legally compliant, and timely delivery of electoral materials provides a significant business growth opportunity for those equipped to meet these rigorous standards. Additionally, this ongoing contract allows businesses to establish long-term relationships with the North Yorkshire Council, given the recurrent need for election materials through both scheduled and unscheduled electoral events.

## Notice

The Authority wishes to award a contract for Election Printing Services (through CCS Framework RM6280 Postal Goods, Services and Solutions framework - Lot 6 Hybrid Mail, Digital and Transformational Communications) to cover all potential requirements for North Yorkshire Council and any other bodies that are using the Authority's election team to run an election process. This will include the printing and mailing of documents including (but not exclusively) the following: Poll Cards, Postal Vote Packs, Ballot Papers, Corresponding Number Lists, Canvass Printing, CCA's, CCB's, Reminder Canvass Forms, Final Reminder Canvass Forms, Postage of all elements where required. Our Electorate in North Yorkshire totals approximately 500,000 people. The Authority aims to deliver successful planned elections in 2027, 2028 and 2029 (expected date for next General Election), as well as all unscheduled by-election, Neighbourhood Plan Referendums and parish polls when they arise. This contract will also include printing for the annual canvass. The successful bidder will produce all items as per above paragraph and as set out within Volume 1 - Specification document. North Yorkshire Council has approximately 500,000 registered electors and 90,000 postal voters. North Yorkshire Council is comprised of 89 Councillors across 87 divisions and there are over 400 parish councils in North Yorkshire. This contract will enable us to produce high quality, legally compliant election materials, delivered to voters in a timely manner, ensuring elections are well run, transparent and in accordance with the law.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a467e170-f903-4a45-a884-df2345801b39 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2026 - 30 Apr 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,281,020 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,281,020 |
| 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 NORTH YORKSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | NORTHALLERTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL7 8AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE2 North Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE22 North Yorkshire |
| Local authority | North Yorkshire |
| Electoral ward | Romanby |
| Westminster constituency | Richmond and Northallerton |
| Delivery location | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARAGON CUSTOMER COMMUNICATIONS (LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services

## Release History

- 29 Apr 2026 at 15:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a467e170-f903-4a45-a884-df2345801b39

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a467e170-f903-4a45-a884-df2345801b39
  29th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=101415&B=UK
  Additional data
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/104117
  User / Company

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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