Award

Provision of Electoral Printing Services for Stafford Borough Council and Cannock Chase District Council

STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2020 at 09:58

TenderAmendment

05 Jul 2019 at 14:01

Tender

05 Jul 2019 at 08:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Staffordshire County Council seeking tenders for the "Provision of Electoral Printing Services" for both Stafford Borough Council and Cannock Chase District Council. This open tender, classified under the goods category, is estimated to be valued between £1.6 million and £1.8 million, and the contract period extends from 1 December 2019 to 30 November 2024. The tender submission period concluded on 15 August 2019, and all activities are required to comply with strict electoral deadlines associated with data management and election support in the West Midlands, UK.

This opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses skilled in printing and distribution services, particularly those capable of providing rapid, cost-effective solutions for electoral materials including ballots, polling cards, and registration forms. Suppliers with experience interfacing with electoral management software like IDOX and Xpress will be particularly suited for this contract. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, fostering competition and innovation in delivering essential electoral services.

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Notice Title

Provision of Electoral Printing Services for Stafford Borough Council and Cannock Chase District Council

Notice Description

This is an electronic tender and all documents can be accessed only via the portal: https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login Further details are available in the attached Supplier Guide Provision of printing and mailing services for canvasses and elections. This will include production of: * Household Enquiry Forms (HEFs) * Invitation to Register Forms (ITRs) * Associated Reminder Forms for HEFs and ITRs * Polling Cards * Postal Voting Packs * Ballot Papers Stafford Borough Council and Cannock Chase District Council require a rapid and cost-effective provision of services to meet strict electoral services deadlines, including electoral registration and elections. The successful provider must have the ability to interface with IDOX and Xpress electoral management software systems and be able to offer a service that will facilitate seamless secure transfer of appropriate data. Note that where there is any reference to a specific branded name of a product, service, accreditation etc the Council welcomes suppliers to offer a fully equivalent substitute.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6ec263f6-9ac4-4e12-a8ff-494a9be86051
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a7c720ae-da0e-4dbb-bbd5-7fb19d824be9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

79810000 - Printing services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,800,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Nov 20196 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2019 - 30 Nov 2024 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

ELECTORAL REFORM SERVICES

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