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Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Elections and Canvass Printing Tender

TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL

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09 Dec 2021 at 16:38

Tender

20 Oct 2021 at 17:41

Summary of the contracting process

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Elections and Canvass Printing Tender," aimed at contracting a qualified print supplier for producing electoral documents. This open procedure falls under the category of business services, specifically focusing on printing and related services. The tender was released on 20th October 2021, with an expression of interest deadline set for 12:00pm on 12th November 2021, and the deadline for submission of completed tenders is 12:00pm on 19th November 2021. The selected contractor will be responsible for ensuring timely and secure delivery of documents, in line with the Council's electoral schedule, which includes various elections held each May.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in printing, document management, and related logistics. Organisations that have expertise in high-volume printing and can guarantee secure handling and delivery of sensitive electoral materials will be particularly well-positioned to compete. Given the Council's requirement for reliable partnerships, businesses with a strong track record in public sector contracts and an understanding of compliance with data security protocols will find this an advantageous opportunity for growth.

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Notice Title

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Elections and Canvass Printing Tender

Notice Description

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to procure a suitable equipped and qualified print contractor to produce a range of Electoral documents. The Council holds scheduled elections each May by thirds, parish, county, regional and national elections, referendums, and an annual canvass. The successful tenderer must be able to produce all the required documents and signage and ensure they are delivered securely to a strict timetable. The successful tenderer will be expected to work alongside the Council's Election team to ensure all data is managed in a secure and professional manner.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to procure a suitable equipped and qualified print contractor to produce a range of Electoral documents. The Council holds scheduled elections each May by thirds, parish, county, regional and national elections, referendums, and an annual canvass. The successful tenderer must be able to produce all the required documents and signage and ensure they are delivered securely to a strict timetable. The successful tenderer will be expected to work alongside the Council's Election team to ensure all data is managed in a secure and professional manner.

Renewal: This contract will be for initial 4 year term with the option of 1 annual extension. (4+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02ee3a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030721-2021
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
Large

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

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20214 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
TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Miss Louisa Coley
Contact Email
louisa.coley@tunbridgewells.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1892526121

Buyer Location

Locality
TUNBRIDGE WELLS
Postcode
TN1 1RS
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ46 West Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ46 West Kent

Local Authority
Tunbridge Wells
Electoral Ward
Park
Westminster Constituency
Tunbridge Wells

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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