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title: "Electoral Services Printing Contract (electoral registration, scheduled, and unscheduled elections)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-060711"
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buyer: "NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Electoral Services Printing Contract (electoral registration, scheduled, and unscheduled elections)

Buyer: NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-060711

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## Summary

North Hertfordshire District Council is overseeing the procurement of services related to the Electoral Services Printing Contract, targeting the printing and dispatch of electoral paperwork for various elections, including electoral registrations. Located in Letchworth Garden City, UK, the council seeks a single supplier to manage contract requirements from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2028 with the possibility of extension. This procurement falls under the services category, specifically postal, data, and printing services, and follows an open procurement procedure, indicating full transparency and competition in the tendering process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs, particularly those in data services and postal services, to expand their client base and access collaborative projects with public authorities. The procurement method encourages accessible competition, facilitating business growth for enterprises proficient in electoral register management and printing. Companies that specialise in efficient service delivery and demonstrate strong technical and quality credentials stand a favourable chance of maximising their growth potential through this contract, aligning with the council's priorities of responsible growth and sustainability.

## Notice

North Hertfordshire District Council is inviting tenders for the printing and dispatch of electoral paperwork (electoral registration, absent vote reapplication, annual canvass, scheduled, and unscheduled elections). This involves the supply and delivery of Electoral Registration and Election Materials as detailed in Schedule 2: Specification of Requirement (SoR). The Council is seeking a single supplier for all contract requirements, until 31 March 2028. The supplier will support the Council's priorities of thriving communities, accessible services, responsible growth and sustainability.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The Council proposes to enter into a contract for two years with the successful supplier commencing on 12 March 2026; with the option to extend the contract after that term up to a maximum of four years, extending for no more than 12 months at a time. This is made up of a two-year initial term (12 March 2026 to 31 March 2028) which includes a break clause to be invoked no later than 31 March 2027, in addition to the option to extend on two occasions for a 12-month period each, up to 31 March 2030.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038722-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | 2027-12-12 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,024,000 |
| Lots value | £1,024,000 |
| Awards value | £915,000 |
| Contracts value | £915,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NORTH HERTFORDSHIRE DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY |
| Post town | Stevenage |
| Postcode | SG6 3JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH26 North and East Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | North Hertfordshire |
| Electoral ward | Letchworth South West |
| Westminster constituency | North East Hertfordshire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 64110000 - Postal services
- 72300000 - Data services
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 14:20 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038722-2026
- 9 Mar 2026 at 16:40 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021054-2026
- 15 Jan 2026 at 17:43 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003655-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038722-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021054-2026
  9th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003655-2026
  15th January 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/Home
  All procurement documentation available at this web address.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.civica.com
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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