--- title: "Elections and Electoral Registration Print Contract" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d31f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d31f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d31f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d31f.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL" published: "2026-05-19" --- # Elections and Electoral Registration Print Contract Buyer: NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d31f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-05d31f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05d31f.json) ## Summary North Northamptonshire Council has concluded a public procurement process for their "Elections and Electoral Registration Print Contract" with the procurement stage marked as complete. The procurement involved open procedures allowing all interested parties to submit bids, and aimed at providing printed materials necessary for electoral registration and elections. The contract was awarded to CIVICA Election Services Limited, covering services related to printing and related services under CPV codes such as paper or paperboard registers and miscellaneous printed matter. The contract, valued at £500,000 excluding VAT, commenced on 19th May 2026, following a notice publication adjustment due to initial delays. The print services will support electoral activities within the region, previously slated to end on 31st March 2027. This tender represents an opportunity for businesses with expertise in printing services, particularly those capable of adhering to legislative requirements, maintaining supply chain resilience, and delivering high-quality outputs under tight electoral timetables. It extends a suitable engagement scope for large-scale suppliers, as demonstrated by the involvement of CIVICA Election Services. SMEs may find future tenders in this category viable, provided they can ensure competitive pricing and robust quality assurances. This contract highlights avenues for suppliers specialising in secure print services core to election activities, thus potentially positioning themselves favourably in the public sector market. ## Notice Printing of materials required for Electoral Registration and Elections such as Ballot Papers, Invitation to Register forms, Postal Vote Packs and Canvass Forms. The contract start date is 1 April 2026. Due to delays in the signing process, the UK7 notice could not be published on that date. The notice is therefore being issued at the earliest available opportunity. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Renewal: Optional extension of 1 year to be included. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045876-2026 | | Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Planning, Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 20 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | 5 Jan 2026 | | Award date | 3 Mar 2026 | | Contract period | 18 May 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | 2026-06-01 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £500,000 | | Lots value | £500,000 | | Awards value | £500,000 | | Contracts value | £500,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NORTH NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COUNCIL | | Locality | CORBY | | Post town | Northampton | | Postcode | NN17 1QG | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLF East Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire | | ITL 3 | TLF25 North Northamptonshire | | Local authority | North Northamptonshire | | Electoral ward | Lloyds | | Westminster constituency | Corby and East Northamptonshire | | Delivery location | TLF2 Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire, TLF25 North Northamptonshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 22800000 - Paper or paperboard registers, account books, binders, forms and other articles of printed stationery - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter - 79800000 - Printing and related services ## Release History - 19 May 2026 at 15:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045876-2026 - 3 Mar 2026 at 13:49 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018952-2026 - 8 Jan 2026 at 15:34 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001563-2026 - 5 Jan 2026 at 14:46 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000368-2026 - 3 Nov 2025 at 09:59 - PlanningUpdate - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070316-2025 - 24 Oct 2025 at 09:45 - Planning - UK3 - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068084-2025 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045876-2026 19th May 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018952-2026 3rd March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001563-2026 8th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000368-2026 5th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070316-2025 3rd November 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068084-2025 24th October 2025 - Planned procurement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/nnc/aspx/Home - https://www.civica.com/en-gb/campaigns/civica-election-services/ - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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