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title: "Framework Agreement for Election Printing Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000809753"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL"
published: "2025-09-11"
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# Framework Agreement for Election Printing Services

Buyer: RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000809753

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## Summary

Renfrewshire Council is in the planning stage of a procurement process to establish a Framework Agreement for election printing services, which is expected to commence in October 2025. The tender is classified under general public services and will take place in Paisley, Scotland—specifically in the region labelled UKM83. Business users are informed that the submission deadline for the attached questionnaire is the 18th of September 2025. This procurement process aims at engaging multiple suppliers to form a framework where call-off contracts can be awarded either directly or through competitive orders, or a combination of both, with an estimated value not exceeding £50,000 for all call-off contracts.

This tender presents growth opportunities for businesses specialising in election printing services, especially those experienced in Scottish and Local elections. Suitable candidates are required to possess the capacity to handle varied printing services, including but not limited to data processing, form design, laser printing, and stationery supply. The procurement method allows flexibility and innovation, offering both direct awards and competitive ordering within the framework agreement—ideal for businesses looking to expand their market reach in the election services domain. Businesses that focus on providing election-related documents like ballot papers and postal voting packs would find this contract particularly fitting for their expertise.

## Notice

Renfrewshire Council intends to issue a tender at the beginning of October 2025 for election printing services. It is anticipated that a multi supplier Framework Agreement will be established with Call-off Contracts being made under the Framework Agreement by Direct Award or through Competitive Order or a hybrid combination of both. It is anticipated that the value will not exceed 50,000GBP for all Call off Contracts made under the Framework Agreement. Suppliers who are experienced in election printing for Scottish and Local elections, have the capacity and are interested in this opportunity are invited to complete and return the questionnaire attached to this Prior Information Notice should they wish to do so. Please return the questionnaire to Gillian Gordon at gillian.gordon@renfrewshire.gov.uk by the 18th September 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renfrewshire Council intends to issue a tender at the beginning of October 2025 for a multi supplier Framework Agreement for election printing services. The suppliers will be expected to have experience and the capacity with regards to election printing, in particular Scottish and Local elections. The Suppliers will provide to the Council the Service in respect of the production of election stationery which shall include ballot papers and postal voting packs in accordance with requirements noted below and when required any ad-hoc projects, which may include any or all of the following processes (but not limited to): * data processing * programming * form design * laser printing * inserting of documentation into envelopes * supply of stationery * supply of envelopes * Postage It is anticipated that a Framework Agreement will be established with Call-off Contracts being made under the Framework Agreement by Direct Award or through Competitive Order or a hybrid combination of both. It is anticipated that the value will not exceed 50,000GBP for all Call off Contracts made under the Framework Agreement. Suppliers who are experienced in election printing for Scottish and Local elections, have the capacity and are interested in this opportunity are invited to complete and return the questionnaire attached to this Prior Information Notice should they wish to do so. Please return to Gillian Gordon at gillian.gordon@renfrewshire.gov.uk by the 18th September 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538970 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL |
| Locality | PAISLEY |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA1 1JB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM33 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |
| Local authority | Renfrewshire |
| Electoral ward | Paisley East and Central |
| Westminster constituency | Paisley and Renfrewshire South |
| Delivery location | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 11 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538970

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538970&idx=1
  11th September 2025 - PIN questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538970
  Framework Agreement for Election Printing Services - Renfrewshire Council intends to issue a tender at the beginning of October 2025 for election printing services. It is anticipated that a multi supplier Framework Agreement will be established with Call-off Contracts being made under the Framework Agreement by Direct Award or through Competitive Order or a hybrid combination of both. It is anticipated that the value will not exceed 50,000GBP for all Call off Contracts made under the Framework Agreement. Suppliers who are experienced in election printing for Scottish and Local elections, have the capacity and are interested in this opportunity are invited to complete and return the questionnaire attached to this Prior Information Notice should they wish to do so. Please return the questionnaire to Gillian Gordon at gillian.gordon@renfrewshire.gov.uk by the 18th September 2025.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=809753

## Provenance

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