Tender

Election and Electoral Registration Printing Services

WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL

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Tender

20 Dec 2023 at 14:44

Tender Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2023 at 16:09

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a service provider for the Provision of Election and Electoral Registration Printing Services. This procurement opportunity involves the printing and supply of various election materials such as ballot papers, poll cards, and postal ballot packs for different types of elections and referendums. The contract has a total value of £2,000,000 and has a tender period ending on 11th January 2024. The contract will be in effect from 1st February 2024 to 31st January 2028.

This tender by the Westmorland and Furness Council presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the printed matter and related products industry. Companies with expertise in election printing services and the capacity to deliver projects to tight deadlines would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this open procedure procurement process to secure this valuable contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Election and Electoral Registration Printing Services

Notice Description

Westmorland and Furness Council (the "Council") is seeking to appoint a service provider for the Provision of Election and Electoral Registration Printing Services. The contract will be for the printing and supply of ballot papers, poll cards, and postal ballot packs, including making up and despatch of packs to electors, for Parliamentary and Local government elections, local and national referendums, and parish polls. Printing and despatch of all annual canvass forms including Canvass Forms, Canvass Communications (A & B), and printing of ITR's, Confirmation/ Review or other ad hoc letters as requested by the Council. The Service Provider must have the necessary expertise and capacity to deliver major projects to tight timescales, and must be familiar with and be able to meet the required standards of the relevant professional and/or regulatory bodies including the Electoral Commission. The Service Provider will also be responsible for monitoring any changes in legislation and/or Electoral Commission Guidance and sharing information with the Council. Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and if you are not already registered you will need to do so. Registration is free of charge.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1879ecd7-944f-4067-8d20-95fe6098408b
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2028 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 4DQ
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
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
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal Strickland and Fell
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Further Information

Notice Documents

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