Analysis

outcome: The contract was awarded as recommended.

summary: The decision involves awarding a contract for the printing and postage of specialist electoral items necessary for conducting elections and electoral registration.

topline: The Director of Enabler Services has decided to award a contract for the printing and postage of specialist electoral items.

reason_contentious: The issue could be contentious due to the potential for high costs, the importance of the integrity and security of electoral materials, and the need for transparency in the contracting process. Local stakeholders might have differing opinions on the chosen contractor or the expenditure.

affected_stakeholders: Local government, potential contractors, voters, political parties, and candidates.

contentiousness_score: 5

political_party_relevance: There is no direct mention of political parties or political influence on the decision, but the decision is inherently political due to its relation to the electoral process.