Award

Ballot papers, Postal voting packs and Poll cards for elections

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

05 Feb 2020 at 08:27

Award Notice
Tender

10 Oct 2019 at 10:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of ballot papers, postal voting packs, and poll cards for elections. The tender, initiated as an open procurement procedure, aims to establish a contract for a duration of three years, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th November 2019, with the contract set to commence on 1st January 2020 and conclude on 31st December 2022. This procurement process falls under the category of printed matter and related products and encompasses delivery to a variety of locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in printing and related services. Companies that can offer comprehensive design and printing solutions, particularly those familiar with election-related documentation and compliance with electoral regulations, would be well-suited to compete. As the tender involves a secure and quality-assured process for delivering accurate election materials, it is ideal for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE) looking to engage with public sector contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Ballot papers, Postal voting packs and Poll cards for elections

Notice Description

BALLOT PAPERS, POSTAL VOTING PACKS AND POLL CARDS FOR ELECTIONS. Cheshire West and Chester Council intend to establish an agreement for 3 years with an option to extend for up to 24 months for the election printing materials as follows- * Ballot papers and Corresponding Numbers Lists * Postal vote ballot packs * Poll cards * Postal poll cards * Empty property poll cards * Large print ballot papers The supplier should be able to undertake all work involved in meeting the Council's election requirements for production of the above documents and meet all current and any future electoral rules. This will include but is not exclusive to providing a full print and design service delivering poll cards, ballot papers and postal vote packs. It will also include any election specific voter facing information products that may be introduced in legislation during the time of the contract. The process must be secure and provide a quality assured process to ensure supply of accurate election materials at dates/times agreed with the Council that meet legislative requirementsand Electoral Commission guidance and directions specified by the Returning Officer. Please contact The Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk for the tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc376bbc-276a-4adf-87dc-f75854c2ee4f
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
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

79800000 - Printing and related services

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2023 2-3 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BE
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ELECTORAL REFORM SERVICES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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