Scope
Reference
DN793289
Description
Printing, Postage & Transport requirements for Cornwall Council Elections 2026-20231 (5 years plus 2 year extension option) Elections timetable 2026/27– No planned election (potential unplanned) 2027/28 – No planned election (potential unplanned) 2028/29 – Police and Crime Commissioner’s and Cornwall Unitary Town and Parish Elections 2029/30- National general election + Local Elections 2030/31 - No planned election (potential unplanned) Every Year - Annual Canvass
Lot 1. Printing & Postage
Description
Printing, Postage & Transportation requirements for Cornwall Council Elections 2026-20231 (5 years plus 2 year extension option)
Elections timetable
2026/27- No planned election (potential unplanned)
2027/28 - No planned election (potential unplanned)
2028/29 - Police and Crime Commissioner's and Cornwall Unitary Town and Parish Elections
2029/30- National general election + Local Elections
2030/31 - No planned election (potential unplanned)
Lot 2. Transport
Description
Printing Transport & Postage requirements for Cornwall Council Elections 2026-20231 (5 years plus 2 year extension option)
Elections timetable
2026/27- No planned election (potential unplanned)
2027/28 - No planned election (potential unplanned)
2028/29 - Police and Crime Commissioner's and Cornwall Unitary Town and Parish Elections
2029/30- National general election + Local Elections
2030/31 - No planned election (potential unplanned)
Contract 1. 1
Lots
Lot 1. Printing & Postage
Supplier
Contract value
- £3,771,000 excluding VAT
- £4,525,200 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Standstill period
- End: 26 January 2026
- 8 working days
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 February 2026 to 9 February 2031
- Possible extension to 9 February 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
1 x 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
Contract value may need to be increased if postage costs increase, or if there is significant increase in uptake of postal votes.
CPV classifications
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Contract 2. 2
Lots
Lot 2. Transport
Supplier
Contract value
- £330,000 excluding VAT
- £396,000 including VAT
Below the relevant threshold
Award decision date
15 January 2026
Date assessment summaries were sent to tenderers
15 January 2026
Earliest date the contract will be signed
28 January 2026
Contract dates (estimated)
- 10 February 2026 to 9 February 2031
- Possible extension to 9 February 2033
- 7 years
Description of possible extension:
1 x 24 months
Main procurement category
Services
Options
The right to additional purchases while the contract is valid.
contract value may need to be increased if there is a significant rise in fuel costs
CPV classifications
- 60000000 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Information about tenders
Lot 1. Printing & Postage
- 4 tenders received
- 4 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 4 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 3 suppliers unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Lot 2. Transport
- 2 tenders received
- 2 tenders assessed in the final stage:
- 2 submitted by small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- 0 submitted by voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
- 1 supplier awarded contracts
- 1 supplier unsuccessful (details included for contracts over £5 million)
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Suppliers
Civica Election Services Ltd
- Companies House: 02263092
33 Clarendon Road
London
N8 0NW
United Kingdom
Email: simon.hearn@civica.com
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. 1
Dash Logistic Services Ltd
- Companies House: 07909270
Unit 2 Barncoose Ind Est
Redruth
TR15 3RQ
United Kingdom
Email: paul.dash@thedashgroup.co.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Contract 2. 2
Contracting authority
Cornwall Council
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PYRH-9827-DWLP
County Hall
Truro
TR1 3AY
United Kingdom
Contact name: Tamsyn Willcocks
Telephone: +441872322222
Email: tamsyn.willcocks@cornwall.gov.uk
Website: http://www.cornwall.gov.uk
Region: UKK30 - Cornwall and Isles of Scilly
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government