A consortium of Northampton Borough Council, Corby Borough Council, Daventry District Council and East Northamptonshire District Council wishes to invite tenders for printing services for elections and electoral registration.

The Authority is looking to procure the following:

— the printing of voter registration forms, information leaflets and envelopes for the purpose of the annual canvass and ongoing registration. Associated mail house functions including their enclosing, sealing and posting shall be optional and will be included in contract only if value for money,

— the printing of poll cards and absent vote poll cards for the purpose of all elections and referenda during the contract period,

— the printing of ballot papers for all elections, by-elections and referenda held during the contract period,

— the printing of Absent Voting Packs (including outer envelope, Envelope A, Envelope B, Postal Vote Statement, instructions sheet) for all elections and referenda during the contract period. 1 Piece Mailer method is required. Associated mail house functions including their extracting, sealing and posting shall be optional and will be included in contract only if value for money,

— postal vote refresh letters and reminders. This includes the enclosing, sealing and posting as required by individual authorities.

The scope of services may change in accordance with legislation.