Award

Electoral and Electoral Registration Printing Contract

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

14 Jan 2022 at 12:15

Tender

20 Aug 2021 at 13:15

Summary of the contracting process

The Uttlesford District Council is procuring printing services for electoral activities under the title "Electoral and Electoral Registration Printing Contract". This procurement falls under the services category and is classified within the printing and distribution services industry (CPV: 79824000). The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with an active contract value of £225,000, signed on 11 January 2022. The awarded supplier for this contract is Print Image Network Limited, and the services will be delivered in Essex, catering to an electorate of approximately 69,000 voters.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in printing and distribution services. Those with experience in electoral printing and the ability to deliver high-quality services reliably will be well-positioned to compete. The contract spans a five-year cycle with the possibility of a two-year extension, making it a valuable opportunity for sustained business growth in the electoral services sector.

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Notice Title

Electoral and Electoral Registration Printing Contract

Notice Description

Uttlesford District Council are seeking to procure printing services for its elections, polls and annual electoral registration activities. Quality, reliability and a proven track record in printing and delivering electoral printing are key requirements. Uttlesford District Council has an electorate of 69,000 residing at 39,000 properties, with 11,000 being postal votes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Electoral printing and mailing services to cover a 5 year cycle of elections although the contract will allow for an further 2 year extension. The contract will include the printing of poll cards, postal voting packs, elector registration documents, ballot books and other related items. Distribution of many of these items is also required. Uttlesford District Council has an electorate of 69,000 residing at 39,000 properties, with 11,000 being postal votes. These numbers will rise slightly during parliamentary elections due to taken in from its neighbouring district - proposed Epping Forest (approx. 400 postal voters and 3,600 electors).

Renewal: The contract will allow for 2 year extension - 60 months is the initial term. Renewal will be undertaken acoordingly.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02d770
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001151-2022
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£225,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 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
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CHELMSFORD CITY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Selina Muir
Contact Email
procurement@chelmsford.gov.uk, selina.muir@chelmsford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1245606606

Buyer Location

Locality
CHELMSFORD
Postcode
CM1 1JE
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
TLH3 Essex

Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PRINT IMAGE NETWORK

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