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Provision of Ballot Papers 2025-27 - AWARD

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Provision of Ballot Papers 2025-27 - AWARD" was conducted by Oxford City Council, based in Oxford, United Kingdom. The tender falls under the industry category of printing and distribution services (CPV code: 79824000). This process has reached the award stage, with the award being published on 12 February 2025. The tender was conducted through a restricted procedure, and the contract period spans from 10 February 2025 to 31 December 2027. Key delivery locations include the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and globally.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and distribution services. Companies capable of providing comprehensive electoral printing solutions across various geographic locations would be well-suited to compete. The tender was awarded to Facilities & Corporate Solutions Ltd - t/a FCS Lasermail, indicating the successful bidder’s expertise and capacity in fulfilling such contracts. While SMEs and VCSEs have not been explicitly targeted for suitability, large-scale businesses with robust logistical capabilities can leverage this contract to enhance their market presence and operational scale.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Ballot Papers 2025-27 - AWARD

Notice Description

Provision of ballot papers for electoral events during 2025-27

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-60a89e87-c6aa-429c-a9d7-7380a22f9e84
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9ac23585-6a53-404b-8112-5a49b0f0ee26
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Feb 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 2-3 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FACILITIES & CORPORATE SOLUTIONS LTD - T/A FCS LASERMAIL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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