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title: "Elections Printing"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0592db"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Elections Printing

Buyer: WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0592db

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## Summary

The procurement process orchestrated by Wolverhampton City Council involves the provision of electoral printing services, including poll cards, ballot papers, and postal vote packs. The council, located at the Civic Centre in St Peter's Square, Wolverhampton, has concluded its award stage for this tender, which falls under the industry category of printing and related services. This process adheres to UK electoral legislation and ensures high standards of security and quality. The contract was awarded on 18th February 2026, with a contract period commencing on 24th March 2026 and concluding on 18th March 2030. The procurement method followed was open procedure, fostering an inclusive environment with six bids received, five from SMEs, underscoring competitive interest within the market. The printing services are to be delivered within the UKG39 region.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those adept at handling large-scale print operations efficiently to meet electoral deadlines. It could foster growth for companies that can demonstrate strong supply chain resilience, compliance with legislative requirements, and integration of accurate data handling. SMEs, in particular, are well-positioned to seize this opportunity given the tender's focus on qualitative and commercial criteria alongside social value considerations. Companies with expertise in electoral printing, offering reliable and timely distribution, stand to gain from this contract, facilitating their entry into public sector projects and the potential to expand their services within other government contracts.

## Notice

Wolverhampton City Council (the Council) has an electorate of 188,664 on 1 August 2025. The electoral services team manage two primary functions - electoral registration and the running of elections/referenda. The Returning Officer is responsible for the conduct of running a poll, including overseeing the production of poll cards, ballot papers and postal packs to ensure they meet the statutory requirements. The Council are tendering for the provision of electoral printing (poll cards, ballot papers and postal vote packs), including the direct mailing of poll cards and postal voter packs to electors.

### Planning Information

Information is provided in the attached document how to participate in this engagement, how to complete and submit your response. Access can also be made at www.wolverhamptontenders.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026060-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | 24 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | 18 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Mar 2026 - 18 Mar 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-11-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | £73,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV1 1SH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG39 Wolverhampton |
| Local authority | Wolverhampton |
| Electoral ward | St Peters |
| Westminster constituency | Wolverhampton West |
| Delivery location | TLG39 Wolverhampton |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FACILITIES & CORPORATE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 23 Mar 2026 at 09:15 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026060-2026
- 24 Oct 2025 at 08:47 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068045-2025
- 3 Sep 2025 at 09:10 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053410-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026060-2026
  23rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068045-2025
  24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053410-2025
  3rd September 2025 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.fcslasermail.co.uk
- http://www.wolverhamptontenders.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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