Election Printing Services - Poll Cards, Ballot Papers, Postal Packs and Associated Documents

East Lindsey District CouncilcontractFind a TenderRef ocds-h6vhtk-06009bProcurement Act 2023pending

Estimated value

Awarded value

Awarded 23 Mar 2026

Suppliers

1

1 SME

Lots

1

1 awarded

Published

24 Mar 2026

Description

East Lindsey District, located in the heart of East Lincolnshire, spans approximately 1,760 square kilometres (681 square miles), making it the second largest non-unitary district in England and the ninth largest overall. With its diverse communities and expansive geography, East Lindsey plays a vital role in the democratic process, serving an electorate of around 110,000 residents, of whom approximately 20,000 choose to vote by post. The Returning Officer (RO) for East Lindsey District Council (ELDC) is entrusted with the statutory responsibility for the administration of all elections and referenda within the district. To support this essential function, ELDC is seeking to appoint a capable and experienced supplier to deliver high-quality, secure, and timely Election Printing Services under procurement reference PA23. This ITT invites quotations for the provision of the following key electoral materials: • Poll Cards • Postal Packs - One Piece Mailer • Blank Postal Packs - One Piece Mailer • Ordinary and Tendered Ballot Papers • Large Copy Ballot Papers • Corresponding Number Lists (CNLs) The appointed supplier will be expected to meet strict statutory deadlines and quality standards across all elections and referenda held between 2026 to 2030 with the option to extend by 12 months. We welcome submissions from suppliers with proven expertise in electoral printing and logistics, who can demonstrate robust quality assurance, data security, and contingency planning. This tender represents an opportunity to contribute meaningfully to the democratic process in one of England's most significant district areas.

Scope

Reference
ocds-h6vhtk-06009b
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Contract dates
16 Mar 2026 to 15 Mar 2030
Possible extension to 15 Mar 2031

1 Year

CPV classifications
22000000
79810000
79820000
79823000

Award criteria

Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.

NameDescriptionTypeWeighting
Simple descriptionQuality 50%, Price 45%, Social Value 5%.price

Submission & procedure

Procedure
Open procedure

Award details

Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.

Awarded value

Award date

23 Mar 2026

Contract start

26 Apr 2026

Contract end

26 Apr 2030

Awarded to