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Published 7 Jan 2026, 09:52 GMT

Official UK procurement notice

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

Official notice

Authority: East Lindsey District Council (Local council)·On behalf of: PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTD

ServicesOpen procedureAbove thresholdSME suitable
Budget not disclosed£0exc. VAT
Submissions closed 6 Feb 2026awarded 23 Mar 2026
Awarded to Print Image Network Ltd
Contract term 4 yrsends 15 Mar 2030 · up to 15 Mar 2031 with extensions · starts 16 Mar 2026

What is being bought

Published requirement 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.

CPV: Printed matter and related products · Printing and delivery services · Printing services · Services related to printing

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · value published
Lot #1AwardedRenewal 4 yrsPublished value£0
Contract period: 16 Mar 2026 – 15 Mar 2030 (4 yrs) · up to 15 Mar 2031 with extensions
Extensions: 1 Year

What it takes to win
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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).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored
  • 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)
Printed matter and related productsPrinting and delivery servicesPrinting servicesServices related to printing
Delivery area
East Midlands (UKF)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-06009b Find a Tender

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: In-tend · Who buys & how to bid on In-tend
Supplier login requiredElectronic submission allowedLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free · one account per buying organisation's portal · reCAPTCHA on signup
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
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

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
  1. Tender notice published295 days ago
    7 Jan 2026, 09:52 GMT
  2. Clarification questions by276 days ago
    26 Jan 2026, 12:00 GMT
  3. Submission deadline265 days ago
    6 Feb 2026, 12:00 GMT
  4. Award decision expected by238 days ago
    4 Mar 2026, 23:59 GMT
  5. Contract starts227 days ago
    16 Mar 2026
  6. Assessment summaries sent220 days ago
    23 Mar 2026
  7. Standstill ends209 days ago
    2 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
  8. Latest notice published184 days ago
    28 Apr 2026, 08:57 BST

Notice history

5 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 7 Jan 2026
  1. Tender notice published
    7 Jan 2026, 09:52 GMT
    UK4
  2. Contract award notice published
    24 Mar 2026, 08:15 GMT
    UK6
  3. Status changed to complete
    24 Mar 2026, 08:15 GMT
  4. Contract signature expected
    20 Apr 2026, 23:59 BST
    scheduled
  5. Contract details notice published
    28 Apr 2026, 08:57 BST
    UK7

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Awards 1
Awarded value (inc. VAT) £1,007,6591 award inc. VAT; no net value published
Bids received 44 from SMEs
Contracts signed 1latest 27 Apr 2026
Awarded toValueDateStatus
Print Image Network Ltd27 Apr 2026 – 26 Apr 2030 · up to 26 Apr 2031Extensions: 1 Period of 12 months£1,007,659 inc. VAT23 Mar 2026Awarded

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

BidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
4final-stage tenders40—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

2 public bodies on the notice

East Lindsey District Council

Contracting authorityPublic authority - sub-central government GB-PPON: PGXY-2191-CRQN The Hub, Mareham Road, Horncastle, East Midlands, LN9 6PHContact email

Other public bodies

  • PUBLIC SECTOR PARTNERSHIP SERVICES LTDProcess contact pointProcuring entityProcurement Support and AdviceGB-COH: 07289357GB-PPON: PHBH-6448-LMYZ Salford, North WestContact email

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice
  • Print Image Network LtdAwarded supplierGB-COH: 4009079GB-PPON: PCHZ-7336-TPDV The Tannery, Water Street, Stockport, North West, SK1 2BPContact email

Official documents & specifications (3)

Official links; attachments are not copied

Notices published for this procedure

  • Contract details notice contractContract details noticeUK7Contract details notice on Find a Tender
  • Contract award notice awardContract award noticeUK6Contract award notice on Find a Tender
  • Tender notice tenderTender noticeUK4Tender notice on Find a Tender