Tender

Specialist Printing for Electoral Services

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

21 Feb 2025 at 18:16

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council is inviting tenders for specialist printing services for electoral processes under the title "Specialist Printing for Electoral Services." This tender, classified under the category of Printed matter and related products (CPV code: 22000000), involves digital printing, print finishing, printing and delivery, and distribution services. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 28th March 2025 at 14:00 GMT. The contract is set to commence on 1st May 2025 and will conclude on 30th April 2028. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, and it follows an open procedure (above threshold) methodology.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating within the printing industry, particularly those offering comprehensive printing and distribution solutions. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, creating a chance for such businesses to secure a substantial contract with a total value of £900,000. Companies adept at handling large-scale printing tasks, ensuring timely delivery, and meeting the specifications of electoral related materials would be well-aligned to compete for this tender. Securing this contract could enhance business growth through steady work over multiple years from a reputable local government body.

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Notice Title

Specialist Printing for Electoral Services

Notice Description

Wokingham Borough Council operates local elections in a cycle of thirds, holding elections in three consecutive years followed by a fallow year. Scheduled national elections also take place during this period, alongside the possibility of snap national polls and by-elections in any Borough or Town/Parish ward, at any time, with a minimum of 25 working days' notice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ed778007-e97c-4af9-a369-a5914e4baf27
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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

79811000 - Digital printing services

79821000 - Print finishing services

79823000 - Printing and delivery services

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

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