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title: "Elections Provision of Printing & Transport 2026-2031"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dc33"
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buyer: "CORNWALL COUNCIL"
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# Elections Provision of Printing & Transport 2026-2031

Buyer: CORNWALL COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dc33

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## Summary

Cornwall Council recently completed a procurement process for the "Elections Provision of Printing & Transport" services for the period of 2026 to 2031, with an option for a two-year extension. The procurement, executed via an open procedure, focused on securing services for printing, postage, and transport necessary for the elections, including national general elections, local, and potential unscheduled ones. Located in Truro, Cornwall Council served as the contracting authority, and awarded contracts were set to start on 10th February 2026, ending 9th February 2031. A total of two lots were awarded, each concluded with contracts set to commence on February 2026. The award phase was concluded on 15th January 2026, and the awarded companies will undertake responsibilities across the UK.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in printing and logistics, especially those with experience in large-scale operations and capacity to respond to fluctuating demands, such as unscheduled elections. SMEs like Civica Election Services Ltd and Dash Logistic Services Ltd, which successfully secured contracts, indicate that the procurement favoured smaller-scale companies capable of delivering high-quality and scalable services. Companies proficient in data handling, quality assurance, sustainability practices, and robust risk management would particularly benefit from participating in similar tenders, as these elements were pivotal in the evaluation process.

## Notice

Printing, Postage & Transport requirements for Cornwall Council Elections 2026-20231 (5 years plus 2 year extension option) Elections timetable 2026/27- No planned election (potential unplanned) 2027/28 - No planned election (potential unplanned) 2028/29 - Police and Crime Commissioner's and Cornwall Unitary Town and Parish Elections 2029/30- National general election + Local Elections 2030/31 - No planned election (potential unplanned) Every Year - Annual Canvass

### Lot Information

Printing & Postage

Printing, Postage & Transportation requirements for Cornwall Council Elections 2026-20231 (5 years plus 2 year extension option) Elections timetable 2026/27- No planned election (potential unplanned) 2027/28 - No planned election (potential unplanned) 2028/29 - Police and Crime Commissioner's and Cornwall Unitary Town and Parish Elections 2029/30- National general election + Local Elections 2030/31 - No planned election (potential unplanned)

Renewal: 1 x 2 year extension

Transport

Printing Transport & Postage requirements for Cornwall Council Elections 2026-20231 (5 years plus 2 year extension option) Elections timetable 2026/27- No planned election (potential unplanned) 2027/28 - No planned election (potential unplanned) 2028/29 - Police and Crime Commissioner's and Cornwall Unitary Town and Parish Elections 2029/30- National general election + Local Elections 2030/31 - No planned election (potential unplanned)

Renewal: 1 x 2 year extension

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003473-2026 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 Feb 2026 - 9 Feb 2031 |
| Recurrence | 2032-02-09 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £4,101,000 |
| Lots value | £4,101,000 |
| Awards value | £4,101,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CORNWALL COUNCIL |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR1 3AY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Boscawen & Redannick |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES; DASH LOGISTIC SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 15 Jan 2026 at 12:45 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003473-2026
- 6 Nov 2025 at 16:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071788-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003473-2026
  15th January 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071788-2025
  6th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.supplyingthesouthwest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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