Scope
Reference
GMCA 1534
Description
This procurement establishes a single-supplier framework for Election and Registration Print Services across 10 GM authorities, GMCA, and associate members and is open for use across other Public Sector Local Authorities.
The framework covers all statutory election and registration print requirements, including poll cards, postal packs, ballot papers, and the GM Mayoral booklet.
The maximum framework value is £4.9 million over four years, with no guaranteed volumes. Framework duration is 4 years (2 years + 2 x 12 - month extensions, starting in Jan 2026 - individual Authorities are to complete their own Call offs either using GMCA provided terms or their own applicable terms using Framework SORs).
Commercial tool
Establishes a framework
Framework
Maximum percentage fee charged to suppliers
0%
Framework operation description
Single supplier framework. Individual Authorities to Direct Award while using Framework SORs to establish cost.
Award method when using the framework
Without competition
Contracting authorities that may use the framework
Any public sector authority
Contract 1. GMCA 1534 Election Print Services
Supplier
Contract value
- £4,900,000 excluding VAT
- £5,880,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
28 November 2025
Contract dates
- 8 January 2026 to 7 January 2028
- Possible extension to 7 January 2030
- 4 years
Description of possible extension:
This is 2+1+1 agreement
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES LIMITED
- Companies House: 02263092
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PPGC-9469-GPCM
Southbank Central
London
SE1 9LQ
United Kingdom
Email: electionservices@civica.com
Website: https://www.civica.com/en-gb/campaigns/civica-election-services/
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): No
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1
Contracting authority
Greater Manchester Combined Authority
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PXBN-3793-LCTQ
56 Oxford Street
Manchester
M1 6EU
United Kingdom
Region: UKD33 - Manchester
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government