Planning

Elections Printing

  • Wolverhampton City Council

UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2025/S 000-053410

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-0592db

Published 3 September 2025, 10:10am



Scope

Reference

CWC24018MW

Description

The successful delivery of elections relies heavily on the timely and accurate production of essential print materials, including ballot papers, postal vote packs, and poll cards. These materials must comply with UK electoral legislation and be produced to high standards of quality, security, and accessibility. In preparation for upcoming elections, City of Wolverhampton Council are seeking to engage with experienced print suppliers who can demonstrate robust processes for legislative compliance, supply chain resilience, and operational efficiency. This includes the ability to manage market pressures such as rising material costs and evolving postal service requirements, while ensuring secure handling, accurate data integration, value for money delivery, and timely distribution to meet electoral timetables.

Total value (estimated)

  • £0.01 excluding VAT
  • £0.01 including VAT

Above the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

  • 1 January 2026 to 31 December 2029
  • 4 years

Main procurement category

Goods

CPV classifications

  • 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
  • 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Contract locations

  • UKG39 - Wolverhampton

Engagement

Engagement deadline

17 September 2025

Engagement process description

Information is provided in the attached document how to participate in this engagement, how to complete and submit your response. Access can also be made at www.wolverhamptontenders.com


Participation

Particular suitability

Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)


Submission

Publication date of tender notice (estimated)

24 September 2025


Contracting authority

Wolverhampton City Council

  • Public Procurement Organisation Number: PVBV-7568-LBLL

Civic Centre, St Peter's Square

Wolverhampton

WV1 1SH

United Kingdom

Contact name: Mr Sean Hynes

Telephone: +441902554950

Email: corporate.procurement@wolverhampton.gov.uk

Website: http://www.wolverhamptontenders.com

Region: UKG39 - Wolverhampton

Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government