Tender

Electoral Printing

THURROCK COUNCIL

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Tender

09 Jul 2020 at 18:28

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Thurrock Council, a unitary authority based in Grays, England, is seeking tender services for "Electoral Printing." This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified with the CPV code for electoral forms. The tender period is set to conclude on 9th August 2020, with the contract commencing on 1st December 2020 and lasting until 30th November 2025. This is a restricted procedure with submissions accepted only through the council's online Oracle e-Tendering portal, necessitating prior registration for prospective suppliers. The estimated value of the contract is between £180,000 and £250,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those with experience in electoral and canvass printing. Companies that are well-versed in managing print logistics for elections will find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this selective procurement, given the scale and the specific requirements outlined by Thurrock Council, thereby potentially enhancing their business growth through successful bids.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electoral Printing

Notice Description

Thurrock Council electoral services is looking to tender for print services for the Election team. We require a printing company experienced in undertaking election printing and canvass printing. We are not considering print management companies. Thurrock Council is a unitary authority in the east of England, bordering with Greater London to the west and the River Thames to the south. 49 councillors are elected by thirds every year. A fallow year (no local election) would then occur. The next election is scheduled to be held in May 2021 following postponement from May 2020. Thurrock comprises one whole constituency (Thurrock) and one part constituency (South Basildon and East Thurrock). At a parliamentary election, Thurrock "give away" South Basildon and East Thurrock to Basildon Council and do not require (election) printing for this area. Number of wards = 20, typically 16-17 wards are elected per year for a local election (unless a combined election) * South Basildon & East Thurrock constituency - 18000 properties, 34000 electors * Thurrock constituency - 52000 properties, 90000 electors * Total Properties = 70102 * Total Electors = 123329 The typical election schedule is detailed below and Thurrock participates in national elections: parliamentary elections and referendum, plus local by-elections. As a unitary authority we do not participate in county council elections. N.B. This is a restricted procedure. The first stage will consist of completion of a pre-qualification questionnaire. Note also that the Council can only accept submissions via its online Oracle e-Tendering portal. To do this you first have to register as a prospective supplier - please visit https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/sites/default/files/assets/documents/supplier-registration-guide-v02.pdf

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54a71fdd-843b-4039-9952-84c173a387d7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22821000 - Electoral forms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2025 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THURROCK COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GRAYS
Postcode
RM17 6SL
Post Town
Romford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH32 Thurrock
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Thurrock
Electoral Ward
Grays Riverside
Westminster Constituency
Thurrock

Further Information

Notice Documents

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