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PRINTING FOR LEEDS ELECTORAL SERVICES

LEEDS CITY COUNCIL

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15 May 2025 at 08:44

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for "PRINTING FOR LEEDS ELECTORAL SERVICES" managed by Leeds City Council has reached the award stage. This contract, valued at £1,000,000, covers the supply and production of documents necessary for elections and referendums, managed by Leeds City Council's Electoral Services. The procurement process followed an open procedure, with the tender period ending on 20th January 2025. It falls under the industry category of "Printing and distribution services" (CPV code: 79824000) and has a contract period from 8th May 2025 to 7th May 2027. The project is primarily based in Leeds, though delivery is expected to various locations including additional areas like the British Overseas Territories and Europe.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses equipped to handle large-scale printing and distribution services, particularly those with experience in document production for governmental purposes. Companies with a focus on printing and election-related document preparation will find this contract particularly fitting. Despite being awarded to Adare SEC Limited, businesses classified as SMEs or VCSEs would have been considered suitable for participation, allowing smaller enterprises to engage in substantial contracts with municipal authorities like Leeds City Council. This opportunity highlights a substantial contract value and the potential for businesses to collaborate on governmental projects within the public services sector.

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Notice Title

PRINTING FOR LEEDS ELECTORAL SERVICES

Notice Description

This contract is for the supply and production of documents required for all types of elections and referendums and electoral registration administered by Leeds City Council Electoral Services, including polls administered on behalf of other local authorities/organisations.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7b03148a-30c4-46ca-b564-cf0d76b76843
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0924e52-d7c5-4db1-abda-72b9c7f00d6e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
20 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 May 2025 - 7 May 2027 1-2 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
LEEDS CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 1UR
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ADARE SEC

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