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title: "Election Printing & Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0671b6"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-01"
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# Election Printing & Software

Buyer: KING'S LYNN AND WEST NORFOLK BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0671b6

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## Summary

King's Lynn and West Norfolk Borough Council has concluded a public procurement process for an "Election Printing & Software" contract with CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES LIMITED. The contract involves the production, printing, and distribution of poll cards, postal votes, and ballot papers, along with the licensing for an Electoral Management Software (EMS). The industry category falls under software package and information systems, as well as printing services, located in King's Lynn, UKH16 region. This procurement was carried out through a direct award following a previous competitive exercise in 2020, with the contract signed on 8 April 2026, and it is active until 28 May 2027, with a potential extension for up to two years.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale suppliers capable of handling complex software and extensive printing services. CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES LIMITED has been identified as the only supplier able to meet the specific requirements, demonstrating a strong competitive advantage in this sector. Firms with expertise in electoral management and related software provision, especially those familiar with government procurement processes, are well-suited to engage and consult in similar projects, offering robust solutions that mitigate risks associated with technical and operational challenges. Business growth potential is substantial due to the value and technical requirements of such contracts.

## Notice

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

### Procurement Information

A competitive exercise was carried out in 2020 and awarded to the supplier. In the previous exercise, this was the only supplier who was able to meet the specification exactly as required. The risk associated with changing supplier exceeds any potential benefits of exploring the market at this stage, i.e., prior to Local government reorganisation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051351-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Direct award |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Apr 2026 - 28 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

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

## 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
- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2026 at 11:35 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051351-2026
- 24 Mar 2026 at 15:08 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026922-2026
- 23 Mar 2026 at 15:48 - Award - UK5 - Transparency Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026400-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/051351-2026
  1st June 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026922-2026
  24th March 2026 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026400-2026
  23rd March 2026 - 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

## Provenance

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