---
title: "Election and Electoral Print"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06ca1d"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL"
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# Election and Electoral Print

Buyer: SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06ca1d

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## Summary

Sunderland City Council has awarded a contract for the provision of Election and Electoral Registration Print services to Civica Election Services (CES) Limited. This contract will deliver high-quality printed election materials within the boundaries of the City of Sunderland, classified under the industry category of "Printed matter and related products" (CPV: 22000000). The procurement process commenced as a tender and has progressed to the award stage. The award, made under the NEPO Framework (NEPO504), is an optional 36-month extension to a three-year term contract, with signing taking place on 9 June 2026. This contract follows a limited procurement method without a prior call for competition, reflecting the specific requirements under the GPA.

This contract provides substantial opportunities for companies specialising in printed materials and services, especially those experienced in large-scale electoral print management. Businesses that can offer complementary services—such as logistics for distribution or innovative document handling solutions—could explore collaborative opportunities with Sunderland City Council. Given the project's specific focus on election materials, companies with a track record in time-sensitive and large-volume print runs are particularly well-suited to benefit from this contract. This project not only offers a stable partnership over a considerable timeframe but also enhances visibility and reputation within public sector procurement circles.

## Notice

Sunderland City Council currently commission the provision of the Election and Electoral Registration Print services to provide high quality documentation to accommodate the requirements for elections material and electoral registration documents. This notice is to inform of the award of the extension to the Election and Electoral Registration Print which was awarded under the NEPO Framework (NEPO504) for the provision of Election and Electoral Registration Print for a three year term with an option to extend for a maximum of 36 months. The original award notice is not available, due to a change in the E-procurement system some documents are no longer available, therefore this award is to inform of the award of the optional 36 month extension.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To accommodate both poll stations and postal votes, as part of the Council's election and electoral, the Council has an ongoing requirement for the provision of election and electoral registration print, which includes: Election Printing * In Person Poll Cards * Poll Station Ballot Books * Postal Ballot Packs * Postal Poll Cards Electoral Registration Printing * Registration Forms * Covering Letters * Outer and Return Envelopes

### Procurement Information

This notice is to inform of the award of the extension to the Election and Electoral Registration Print which was awarded under the NEPO Framework (NEPO504) for the provision of Election and Electoral Registration Print for a three year term with an option to extend for a maximum of 36 months. The original award notice is not available, due to a change in the E-procurement system some documents are no longer available, therefore this award is to inform of the award of the optional 36 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065849-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £900,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SUNDERLAND CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SUNDERLAND |
| Post town | Sunderland |
| Postcode | SR1 3AA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC44 Sunderland |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Electoral ward | Millfield |
| Westminster constituency | Sunderland Central |
| Delivery location | TLC23 Sunderland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 13 Jul 2026 at 19:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065849-2026

## Notice URLs

- https://www.sunderland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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