Award

Printing of Election and Electoral Registration Materials

DORSET COUNCIL

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Award

14 Feb 2022 at 14:49

Tender

22 Nov 2021 at 11:29

Summary of the contracting process

Dorset Council is procuring printing services for election and electoral registration materials through an open tender process. The initiative, titled "Printing of Election and Electoral Registration Materials," aims to fulfil the needs of the Council for elections and the ongoing electoral registration work. The procurement is classified under the CPV code 22458000, which designates "Bespoke printed matter." This contract has a duration of up to four years, consisting of an initial two-year period with an optional two-year extension. The submission deadline for bids was on 4th January 2022, and the award for the contract was formally signed on 8th February 2022, with a total contract value of £805,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing and distribution services, particularly those equipped to handle electoral materials. Companies that excel in quality assurance and possess a strong understanding of the public sector tendering process would be well-positioned to compete. The emphasis on quality and pricing in the award criteria suggests that firms offering competitive pricing alongside high-quality service will have a better chance of securing this contract. Overall, businesses within the printing sector, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), should consider engaging with this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

Printing of Election and Electoral Registration Materials

Notice Description

Printing services are required to meet the needs of the Council in respect on (1) its delivery of all elections and (2) the Annual Electoral Registration Canvass and ongoing electoral registration work.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Council intends to establish an agreement for a period of up to 4 years (2 years plus a further optional 2 years) for election and electoral registration printing materials as follows: -Ballot papers and Corresponding Number Lists (CNLs) -Postal vote ballot packs -Poll cards -Large print ballot papers -Grass skirts -Canvass Forms and Canvass Communication 'A's (CCAs) -Invitation to Register (ITRs) -Household Notification Letters (HNLs) -Annual Postal Vote Personal Identifier (PI) Refresh letters This shall include, but is not limited to, providing a full print and design service delivering poll cards, ballot papers, postal vote packs and relevant electoral registration forms. Additionally the Contractor is required to arrange the provision of an automated response management service in respect of the annual canvas.

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for a period of up to four years (initial period of 2 years (24 months) plus an optional extension period of a further 2 years (24 months).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02f8c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004156-2022
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

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


CPV Codes

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

22821000 - Electoral forms

79824000 - Printing and distribution services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£805,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Feb 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
DORSET COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Gayle Acors
Contact Email
gayle.acors@dorsetcouncil.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1305221278

Buyer Location

Locality
DORCHESTER
Postcode
DT1 1XJ
Post Town
Dorchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK64 Dorset
Delivery Location
TLK2 Dorset and Somerset

Local Authority
Dorset
Electoral Ward
Dorchester West
Westminster Constituency
West Dorset

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES

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