Tender

RES/PS - the provision of Election Print Services to Bristol City Council

BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Nov 2021 at 16:25

Tender Notice
Tender

04 Nov 2021 at 16:03

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Bristol City Council is seeking to appoint a provider for the "RES/PS - the provision of Election Print Services". This procurement falls under the printing and related services industry category and has an estimated value of £1,500,000. The tender is currently in the active stage and is set to close on 6 December 2021, with the contract period beginning on 1 February 2022 and ending on 28 February 2026. Interested bidders must access the procurement portal at ProContract to submit their proposals using reference DN576056.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in printing services, particularly those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that specialise in election-related print activities, such as creating ballot papers, postal vote packs, and household notification letters, would be especially well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this tender could help businesses diversify their portfolios and establish long-term relationships with public sector clients, contributing to sustained growth in a competitive market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RES/PS - the provision of Election Print Services to Bristol City Council

Notice Description

Bristol City Council wishes to appoint a provider for the provision of Election Print Services. Election Print Services includes full range of Election Print Activities and Election Registration Activities. The print services include absent vote refresh, postal vote packs, ballot papers, household notification letters, poll cards, HEF Canvass &ITR and HEF production during the year. PLEASE ACCESS USE OUR EPROCURMENT PORTAL AT PROCONTRACT TO VIEW AND SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL AT THE FOLLOWING LINK AND USING OUR REFERENCE DN576056: http://www.procontract.due-north.com/Home/About

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fd19cebd-b7b9-40fc-9ff1-75ae61c92e8e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/098d64f8-8b56-4270-99fc-e09270a06ea7
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 28 Feb 2026 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
BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5TR
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
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
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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