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Election Printing Services

HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Jul 2018 at 11:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Election Printing Services" was conducted by Hastings Borough Council, focusing on the provision of printing services for various elections and referendums across the South East of England. The tender was part of a collaborative procurement initiative, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 28 February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2018 and will run until 31 July 2026, with a potential extension of two years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in printing services. Businesses that can manage large-scale printing projects, including poll cards and ballot packs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be accessible, though voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are not included. The requirements of this contract may attract firms experienced in electoral or governmental printing tasks, thus enhancing their portfolio in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Election Printing Services

Notice Description

Collaborative Procurement where the Councils sought to appoint a contractor to provide the following services for a range of elections and referendums: * organise and manage the printing and issue of poll cards, postal poll cards, proxy poll cards and anonymous poll cards; * organise and manage the printing and issue of postal ballot packs (including for overseas postage) and the printing of ballot papers and statutory / other election material for use in the polling stations (ordinary and tendered ballot papers);

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3feaea08-5601-4ca1-b641-f6be87dd1949
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab9dccf-bfed-4c12-bd48-8733aee6632a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2026 Over 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
HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HASTINGS
Postcode
TN34 3UY
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Hastings
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Hastings and Rye

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTORAL REFORM SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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