Planning

Electoral Print

WAKEFIELD COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Dec 2024 at 17:19

Planning

23 Dec 2024 at 17:18

Summary of the contracting process

Wakefield Council is planning a procurement process titled "Electoral Print" under the industry category of "Printed matter and related products" (CPV code 22000000) and "Postal and telecommunications services" (CPV code 64000000). This procurement is at the planning stage and involves services to manage all statutory local government and national elections, including District Council elections. The existing contract expires in July 2025, with the new contract anticipated to commence on 29th July 2025 for a period of five years, extendable by two additional periods of 18 months each. The procurement will use the open procedure method and is aimed at suppliers within the Yorkshire and the Humber region. Key dates include the future notice date on 3rd February 2025 and the tender opening in February 2025.

This tender opens significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and postal services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are particularly encouraged to compete, given the contract's inclusivity towards these groups. With an estimated value of £2.2 million, this represents a substantial business opportunity that can provide long-term stability and growth. Firms with experience in electoral services, printing, and postal delivery, especially those familiar with the regulatory requirements of local government elections, will be well-suited to participate in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Electoral Print

Notice Description

The Electoral Services Team manages all statutory local government and national elections. This includes elections for the District Council. Our current contract for Electoral Print expires in July 2025. Wakefield Council will be going out to market via the open procedure for Electoral Print and Postage in February 2025. It is anticipated that the contract will commence on 29th July 2025, initially for 5 years (July 2030) with the option to extend for a further 2 X 18 months..

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c956d7b3-a5ed-41c6-bcbe-b864fc37bc1e
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

64000000 - Postal and telecommunications services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,200,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2030 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WAKEFIELD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WAKEFIELD
Postcode
WF1 2EB
Post Town
Wakefield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE45 Wakefield
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber

Local Authority
Wakefield
Electoral Ward
Wakefield North
Westminster Constituency
Wakefield and Rothwell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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