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Elections Print Services

BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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26 Nov 2024 at 14:42

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Bedford Borough Council is seeking to award a contract for "Elections Print Services", classified under Printing services (CPV: 79810000). The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract being granted to PRINT.UK.COM LTD. The contract period starts on 6th April 2024 and ends on 5th April 2031. The services will be delivered to the postal code MK42 9AP, Bedford, England. The procurement was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The total contract value is £700,000. The tender was suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, aiming to ensure a diverse range of eligible suppliers.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the printing services sector, particularly those specialising in election-related printing requirements. SMEs and enterprises with experience in large-scale print services or those looking to expand into public sector contracts could find this tender especially beneficial. The long contract duration allows for sustained business development and relationship building with Bedford Borough Council, paving the way for future collaborations and contract opportunities within and beyond local government projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elections Print Services

Notice Description

Print services for Election printing requirements

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d28b6677-2f2e-462a-85de-64b46e40ce2e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25a31e1a-fedb-4983-86f1-133f361edd89
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Apr 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
5 Apr 2024 - 5 Apr 2031 Over 5 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
BEDFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
simon.smart@bedford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01234 276985

Buyer Location

Locality
BEDFORD
Postcode
MK42 9AP
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH24 Bedford
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bedford
Electoral Ward
Cauldwell
Westminster Constituency
Bedford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRINT.UK.COM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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