Scope
Description
ELDC seeks an experienced supplier to provide secure, high-quality, and timely Election Printing Services for all elections and referenda within East Lindsey District from 2026-2030, with an optional 12-month extension. The contract covers production and delivery of:
Poll Cards
Postal Packs (One Piece Mailer)
Blank Postal Packs
Ordinary & Tendered Ballot Papers
Large Copy Ballot Papers
Corresponding Number Lists (CNLs)
Suppliers must demonstrate proven expertise in electoral printing and logistics, robust quality assurance, data security, and contingency planning. Strict statutory deadlines and standards apply.
Location: East Lindsey District, Lincolnshire
Electorate: Approx. 110,000 residents
Opportunity: Contribute to the democratic process in one of England's largest district areas.
Total value (estimated)
- £0 excluding VAT
- £0 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 16 March 2026 to 15 March 2030
- Possible extension to 15 March 2031
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
1 Year
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
Submission
Enquiry deadline
26 January 2026, 12:00pm
Tender submission deadline
6 February 2026, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
To view this contract opportunity, prospective suppliers must first register on the PSPS electronic tendering portal http://in-tendhost.co.uk/pspslprocurement/aspx/Home
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.
Tenders may be submitted electronically
Yes
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
4 March 2026
Award criteria
| Name | Description | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Simple description | Quality 50%, Price 45%, Social Value 5%. |
Price |
Weighting description
Quality 50%, Price 45%, Social Value 5%.
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Contracting authority
East Lindsey District Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PGXY-2191-CRQN
The Hub, Mareham Road
Horncastle
LN9 6PH
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@pspsl.co.uk
Region: UKF30 - Lincolnshire
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government
Other organisation
These organisations are carrying out the procurement, or part of it, on behalf of the contracting authorities.
Public Sector Partnership Services
Summary of their role in this procurement: Procurement Support
- Companies House: 07289357
2 New Bailey, 6 Stanley Street
Salford
M3 5GS
United Kingdom
Email: procurement@pspsl.co.uk
Region: UKD34 - Greater Manchester South West