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

Buyer: THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0522a0

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## Summary

The recently awarded contract by The Association of North East Councils Limited, trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO), pertains to the "Election and Electoral Registration Print" services. This procurement involves a multi-supplier Framework Agreement aimed at servicing various public authority needs in the North East region of the UK. The framework caters to election and electoral registration printing and related services with key dates indicating the contract period from 1st December 2025 to 30th November 2033. It operates under an open procurement method, allowing for framework agreements with multiple suppliers. The industry category is primarily related to printed matter and printing services, with a total value grossing £90 million, out of which £75 million represents the contract amount. This award represents a progression to the 'Award' stage in the procurement cycle.

This Framework Agreement offers substantial business growth opportunities for firms capable of delivering high-quality and cost-effective print services. Large companies and SMEs alike are well-positioned to benefit from this agreement, particularly those specialising in electoral materials. With the framework being open and allowing for additional participation over its term, new businesses can look forward to securing future entry points. The diverse range of participating councils such as Newcastle City Council and Sunderland City Council highlight the potential for extensive business engagement and network expansion in the public procurement market within the North East of England. This arrangement promises not only steady work for successful bidders but also positions them favourably for upcoming successive frameworks.

## Notice

The Association of North East Councils Trading as the North East Procurement Organisation (NEPO) is establishing a multi-supplier Framework Agreement for the provision of election and electoral registration printing and related services for use by contracting authorities throughout the North East region. This Framework provides NEPO Member Authorities with access to a wide range of Suppliers capable of delivering specialised election and electoral registration printing and related services. Suppliers appointed to the Framework are required to deliver services in a reliable, cost-effective and compliant manner, ensuring high standards of safety and quality. The Framework is open for North East Member Authorities only, enabling them to procure efficiently and effectively to meet the needs of their service users.

### Planning Information

NEPO intend to publish a preliminary market engagement questionnaire via Open e-Tendering system (www.open-uk.org). The questionnaire responses will help NEPO design the framework by providing the level of market interest and provide insight from suppliers on the shaping of the future provision.
The questionnaire will be made accessible via the Open e-Tendering system on 23 May 2025 with a submission deadline of 16:00 on 30 May 2025.
Suppliers wishing to access and complete the questionnaire must first register on the e-Tendering system using the following link https://www.open-uk.org For guidance on how to create an account or submit your questionnaire response through Open, please visit https://www.open-hub.org/training to access the available Training Guides. If you need technical assistance from the Open Support team, this can be requested via open.support@nepo.org. PLEASE NOTE: Open is accessible 24/7 however, technical support is available Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00 and Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
NEPO also intend to hold a meeting via Microsoft Teams on 5 June 2025 between 11:00 - 13:00 pm. A presentation will be given and there will be an opportunity to ask questions in the session.
Suppliers must submit their questionnaire via Open before 16:00 on 30th May 2025.
Suppliers must confirm their attendance by Monday 2nd June 2025, via email to lily.hogarth@nepo.org, for the meeting on Thursday 5 June 2025.
Attendance at the Microsoft Teams meeting is optional and does not provide suppliers with an advantage in any future related procurement. Presentations and Q&A from the session will be published as part of the procurement process.
Attendance also does not constitute as an intention to tender for any future related procurement.
Please note the above information may be subject to change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007614-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | 7 Jul 2025 |
| Award date | 5 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2025 - 30 Nov 2033 |
| Recurrence | 2027-12-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000,000 |
| Lots value | £75,000,000 |
| Awards value | £75,000,000 |
| Contracts value | £75,000,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ASSOCIATION OF NORTH EAST COUNCILS LIMITED |
| Locality | GATESHEAD |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE8 3DF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Gateshead |
| Electoral ward | Bridges |
| Westminster constituency | Gateshead Central and Whickham |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | ADARE SEC; CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES; FINANCIAL DATA MANAGEMENT; PRINT IMAGE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 28 Jan 2026 at 13:49 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007614-2026
- 6 Nov 2025 at 15:05 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071705-2025
- 4 Jul 2025 at 10:05 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037345-2025
- 23 May 2025 at 12:42 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026357-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007614-2026
  28th January 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071705-2025
  6th November 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037345-2025
  4th July 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026357-2025
  23rd May 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.adaresec.com
- http://www.fdmdocumentsolutions.co.uk
- http://www.nepo.org
- http://www.pin-communications.com
- https://www.civica.com/en-gb/campaigns/civica-election-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.open-hub.org/training
- https://www.open-uk.org
- https://www.open-uk.org/

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