Official UK procurement notice
Provision of Election Printing Services - Poll Cards, Ballot Papers, Postal Packs and Associated Documents
Authority: East Lindsey District Council (Local council)·On behalf of: PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD
What is being bought
Published requirement descriptionEast 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.
CPV: Printed matter and related products · Printing and delivery services · Printing services · Services related to printing
The lotProcurement structure
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
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How this buyer will score bids.
The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).
- Simple description: Quality 50%, Price 45%, Social Value 5%.
Procedure terms & legal framework
From the official record- Procedure method
- Open procedure
- Legal basis
- UKPGA · 2023/54 Procurement Act 2023
- Procurement category
- Services
- Notice status
- Awarded
- Procurement threshold
- Above threshold (FTS publication)
- Regulatory regime
- Standard
- Commercial structure
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Unspecified in notice
- Recurring procurement
- Unspecified in notice
- First published
- 7 Jan 2026, 09:52 GMT
- Last source update
- 28 Apr 2026, 08:57 BST
- Award evaluation window
- Submission end – 4 Mar 2026
- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-000917- Latest notice
- Contract details notice (UK7)
- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06009bFind a Tender
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 6 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Clarification deadline
- 26 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission channel
- Official e-sourcing portal
- Electronic submission
- Allowed
- Accepted languages
- en
To view this contract opportunity, prospective suppliers must first register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/asp… ↗
From here you will be able to find full instructions on how to view and upload all associated tender documentation as well as ask clarification questions. All tender returns must be sent via the In-Tend system.
Timeline
7 Jan 2026 → 28 Apr 2026 · 8 dates- Tender notice published295 days ago7 Jan 2026, 09:52 GMT
- Clarification questions by276 days ago26 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Submission deadline265 days ago6 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
- Award decision expected by238 days ago4 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
- Contract starts227 days ago16 Mar 2026
- Assessment summaries sent220 days ago23 Mar 2026
- Standstill ends209 days ago2 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
- Latest notice published184 days ago28 Apr 2026, 08:57 BST
Notice history
5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 Jan 2026- Tender notice published7 Jan 2026, 09:52 GMTUK4
- Contract award notice published24 Mar 2026, 08:15 GMTUK6
- Status changed to complete24 Mar 2026, 08:15 GMT
- Contract signature expected20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BSTscheduled
- Contract details notice published28 Apr 2026, 08:57 BSTUK7
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Print Image Network Ltd27 Apr 2026 – 26 Apr 2030 · up to 26 Apr 2031Extensions: 1 Period of 12 months | £1,007,659 inc. VAT | 23 Mar 2026 | Awarded |
Contracts
Contract 1 · Print Image Network Ltd
- Signed
- 27 Apr 2026
- Value
- £1,007,659 inc. VAT
- Period
- 27 Apr 2026 – 26 Apr 2030 · up to 26 Apr 2031 with extensions
- Status
- active
- Extensions
- Option to extend by 1, 12-month period
No agreed KPIs: Below the £5 million threshold
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4final-stage tenders | 4 | 0 | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
2 public bodies on the noticeOther public bodies
- PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTDProcess contact pointProcuring entityProcurement Support and Advice
Bidders & participating suppliers
1 commercial party on the notice- Print Image Network LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications (3)
Official links; attachments are not copiedNotices published for this procedure
- Contract details notice Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- Contract award notice Contract award notice on Find a Tender
- Tender notice Tender notice on Find a Tender