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PP17131 - Elections Printing

WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL

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19 Jan 2018 at 15:26

Award Notice
Tender

21 Sep 2017 at 07:58

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Wolverhampton City Council is currently in the contracting phase for the tender titled "PP17131 - Elections Printing," which involves providing electoral printing and associated services. This three-year contract, which commenced in December 2017 and includes an option to extend for an additional year, is crucial for ensuring compliance with legal specifications in presentation. The total value of the contract is £150,000 and it encompasses services for local, national, and European elections. Interested suppliers were required to submit their bids by 13 October 2017, to respond effectively to this open procurement process.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those with experience in electoral printing and direct mailing. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, especially those capable of fulfilling the requirements for either of the tender's two Lots: printing ballot papers and postal vote packs, or poll cards for elections. The demand for high-quality printing and personalisation in election materials creates a potential pathway for growth in this tightly regulated market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PP17131 - Elections Printing

Notice Description

Wolverhampton City Council are tendering for the provision of electoral printing and associated services including personalisation and direct mailing needs for 3years (option to extend a further year). The start date will be December 2017. This is a specialist market with the specification of presentation being laid down in law, consequently evidence, including 2 references, must be provided by the tenderer, of experience in carrying out this exact type of work. The figures for Wolverhampton City Council are included for the supply of electoral printing and associated services. We reserve the right to source our own postage costs. This tender encompasses all local, national, European and any other government elections or referenda within the timeframe of the contract and the remit of the Elections team. The intention is to award to a single supplier for each Lot, This contract will be split into two Lots as follows: Lot 1 For Local Elections, Parliamentary Elections, European Parliamentary elections and other Referenda - ballot papers and postal vote packs Lot 2 Poll cards (optional for all elections) Tenderers must be able to bid for a complete lot to be considered. Tenderers can bid for one or more Lots.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3c1fe123-ea51-410b-85b6-fb27836d6698
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59af3a4f-5c0e-4348-833f-51414c6fdc5b
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
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Nov 20178 years ago
Contract Period
4 Dec 2017 - 3 Dec 2021 4-5 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
WOLVERHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV1 1RL
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG39 Wolverhampton
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Wolverhampton
Electoral Ward
St Peters
Westminster Constituency
Wolverhampton West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

ELECTORAL REFORM SERVICES

IDOX

Further Information

Notice Documents

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