Decision Maker: Cabinet

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: Yes

Is Callable In?: Yes

Date of Decision: January 29, 2026

Purpose: A report seeking a 12 month extension to the existing contract for the printing of electoral registration and election printing materials in accordance with Regulation 72 of the Public Contract Regulations 2015.

Content: Cabinet agreed   (a)    To a contract modification, in accordance with the Public Contract Regulations 2015, Regulation 72, to the existing electoral registration and elections printing contract extending the term for a period of 6 months to      31 August 2026.  The value of the permitted modification under Regulation 72 is no more than 10% of the initial contract value of £805,000 i.e. £80,500.   (b)    To the commencement of a procurement exercise for a contract for electoral registration and election printing. Reason for decision   The Council must maintain its ability to meet statutory obligations for delivering elections and electoral registration services, and the current supplier had provisionally agreed to extend the existing contract pending internal approvals. As the estimated value of the new electoral registration and elections printing contract is £1.85 million, exceeding the £500,000 financial threshold for key decisions, Cabinet approval was required to proceed with the procurement.