Award

21/006 Electoral Printing and Mailing Services 2022 - 2026

TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Award

02 Mar 2022 at 13:57

Tender

20 Jul 2021 at 14:11

Summary of the contracting process

Tamworth Borough Council is seeking providers for the "21/006 Electoral Printing and Mailing Services 2022 - 2026" contract. This procurement process, classified under the industry category of electoral forms (CPV code 22821000), is currently in the Award stage, having recently been concluded for bids. Significant dates include submission completion by 20 August 2021, followed by the award period commencing the same day. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing a wide range of suppliers to participate.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses involved in printing and mailing services, particularly those that can meet the strict deadlines mandated by electoral processes. Companies engaged in the supply of electoral-related materials, including ballot papers and poll cards, will find this contract especially suitable. With a total projected value of £260,000, contractors equipped to handle high-volume printing and logistics will likely be competitive, particularly those offering flexibility and efficiency to ensure timely delivery.

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Notice Title

21/006 Electoral Printing and Mailing Services 2022 - 2026

Notice Description

Tamworth Borough Council uses the Xpress software system for electoral services and now requires a rapid and cost-effective provision of printing and mailing services to meet strict deadlines for the production of electoral registers and to run efficient and timely elections. This ITT is divided into three Lots for the provision of the aforementioned Services. Tenderers may bid for all or individual Lots as follows:Lot 1: Annual Canvass 2022 to 2026 and Associated DocumentsLot 2: Poll cards 2022 to 2026 Lot 3: Ballot papers and Postal Vote Packs (one piece mailer) 2022 to 2026

Lot Information

Annual Canvass 2022 - 2026 & Associated Documents

The canvass process commences in the month of July each year and the contractor will produce the prints in line with the requirements contained in the Electoral Commission Guidance.

Options: There shall be an option to extend the contract for a further 2 year period from 31st December 2026

Poll Cards 2022 to 2026

The printing and supply of election and referendum poll cards for the term of the contract.

Options: There shall be an option to extend the contract for a further 2 year period from 31st December 2026

Ballot Papers & Postal Vote Packs

The printing and supply of ballot papers and postal vote packs for the term of the contract.

Options: There shall be an option to extend the contract for a further 2 year period from 31st December 2026

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ca2e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005715-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22821000 - Electoral forms

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£260,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,630 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Jan 20224 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TAMWORTH BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
david-onion@tamworth.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1827709371

Buyer Location

Locality
TAMWORTH STAFFS
Postcode
B79 7BZ
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG24 Staffordshire CC

Local Authority
Tamworth
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Tamworth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRINT FOR BUSINESS LTD T/A PRINT.UK.COM

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