Award

Election Logistics

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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Award

25 Jan 2018 at 14:00

Award Notice
Tender

17 Nov 2017 at 09:15

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Staffordshire County Council has completed a public procurement process for an election logistics tender titled "Election Logistics." Categorised under general public services, this procurement was primarily focused in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with a total contract value of £150,000. The tender period ended on 18 December 2017, and the contract commenced on 1 February 2018 and will run until 31 January 2021. This process sought suppliers who could demonstrate relevant experience and sensitivity in handling electoral materials.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in logistics, security services, and maintenance of election equipment. Companies that can ensure timely delivery, provide out-of-hours support, and effectively manage the set-up and dismantling of election counts would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract not only facilitates a critical civic function but also allows businesses to establish a track record in public sector contracts, which could lead to further opportunities in similar arenas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Election Logistics

Notice Description

Stafford Borough Council is seeking a fixed price tender for the provision of a variety of duties to support the election process. These services include logistical, car park security, maintenance and repair of election equipment, the delivery of equipment to approximately 200 venues within an allocated timescale, the provision of out of hours and technical support as and when required and the setting up and dismantling of election Counts and retrieval and storage of equipment.Suppliers interested in submitting a fixed price tender will be expected to demonstrate a track record in this type of work and comply with the sensitivity associated with handling electoral material. They must be able to meet the required deadlines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-266daaa8-eed4-4c58-85ac-3951ee8821f4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b6a268-4269-40ea-a7f8-c439b1f87812
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75110000 - General public services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£112,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STAFFORD
Postcode
ST16 2DH
Post Town
Stoke-on-Trent
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Stafford
Electoral Ward
Forebridge
Westminster Constituency
Stafford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BARRINGTONS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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