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title: "CSW - Electoral Printing (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05d395"
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buyer: "COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL"
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# CSW - Electoral Printing (2026)

Buyer: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05d395

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Coventry City Council in collaboration with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council focuses on the supply of electoral printing and associated services for the year 2026. This contract targets the printing industry and involves specialised services like personalisation and direct mailing, catering to a legally prescribed context. The procurement for this process was undertaken using an open procedure, covering two lots: elections and annual canvass with weekly print requirements. Located in the West Midlands region of the United Kingdom, specifically Coventry and Solihull, the procurement stages have transitioned from tender to award, with contracts signed on 24th February 2026. The contracts are valued at a gross amount of £2,982,000 each and will be active until February 2030.

The tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses within the printing services sector, particularly those capable of handling electoral forms and large-scale printing demands. Facilities & Corporate Solutions Limited and Civica Election Services Limited have been appointed as suppliers for Lot 1 and Lot 2 respectively. This procurement facilitates growth for both SMEs and large enterprises by securing crucial government contracts. Businesses equipped with capabilities in quality assurance, project management, and business continuity stand to gain from these services. The framework agreement structure ensures that successful bidders can benefit from ongoing engagement with local authorities in the regions specified, thereby enhancing business growth prospects.

## Notice

Coventry City Council led on a joint tender with Solihull Metropolitan Borough Council for the supply of electoral printing and associated services, this includes personalisation and direct mailing. This is seen as a specialist market with the majority of context being prescribed by law. The tender is split into 2 lots and we have appointed 1 supplier per lot: Lot 1 - Elections Lot 2 - Annual canvass and weekly print

### Lot Information

Elections

For Local Elections, Parliamentary Elections, Police and Crime Commissioner, Combined Authority and other elections - poll cards with maps, absent voter cards and unoccupied property poll cards, ballot papers, large print ballot papers, braille ballot papers and absent voter packs

Annual canvass, annual postal vote re-application and weekly print

Register of Electors annual canvass printing, annual postal vote re-application process and weekly print requirements to meet statutory requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027315-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2026 - 23 Feb 2030 |
| Recurrence | 2029-10-01 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,485,000 |
| Lots value | £2,485,000 |
| Awards value | £2,485,000 |
| Contracts value | £2,485,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | SOLIHULL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 5RR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG32 Solihull |
| Local authority | Solihull |
| Electoral ward | St Alphege |
| Westminster constituency | Solihull West and Shirley |
| Delivery location | TLG32 Solihull, TLG33 Coventry |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES; FACILITIES & CORPORATE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 22821000 - Electoral forms
- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 13:06 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027315-2026
- 6 Jan 2026 at 15:31 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000766-2026
- 24 Oct 2025 at 14:34 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068284-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027315-2026
  25th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000766-2026
  6th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068284-2025
  24th October 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- www.csw-jets.co.uk
  Tenderers shall access the tender documents via the Council's e-procurement portal. Registration (free) and sign-in required.

## Notice URLs

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

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