---
title: "Election Printing & Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ac"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2025-10-23"
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# Election Printing & Software

Buyer: KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d2ac

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## Summary

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council has completed a procurement process for the contract titled "Election Printing & Software," pertaining to the production, printing, and distribution of election-related materials, along with licensing for Electoral Management Software. This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically involving software and printing services, and is located within the UKH16 region of the United Kingdom. The process was conducted as a direct award, justified by the supplier's previous service provision and associated benefits. The award date is set for 23rd October 2025, with the contract period commencing on 1st March 2026 and ending on 28th February 2028, including a potential one-year renewal extension. Currently, the procurement process has reached the contract award stage, with CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES LIMITED as the supplier.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in election-related services and software development, particularly those capable of managing large-scale printing and distribution operations. SMEs with expertise in software solutions for election management may find this tender an attractive opportunity due to the emphasis on software package and information systems, along with printing services. Companies with a history of successful contract fulfilment and established delivery systems in the UK could leverage this contract to enhance their portfolio and expand their market presence within the public sector. Given the direct award nature of this opportunity, businesses already familiar with or currently providing similar services to governmental bodies may be particularly well-suited to compete in this arena.

## Notice

Production, printing and distribution of poll cards, postal votes and ballot papers. Including licensing for Electoral Management Software.

### Procurement Information

The supplier has been providing the service since 2021 following a competitive Procurement Exercise and includes critical benefits such as Data transmission to printers. Changing supplier at this stage will result in a significant investment in officer time and pose huge risks such as Election Petitions or court hearings

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067897-2025 |
| Notice type | UK5 - Transparency Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2026 - 28 Feb 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £300,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | KING'S LYNN |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE30 1EX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | St. Margaret's with St. Nicholas |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2025 at 14:21 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067897-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/067897-2025
  23rd October 2025 - Transparency notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.west-norfolk.gov.uk
- https://www.civica.com/en-gb/campaigns/civica-election-services/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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