Award

Electoral Print and Post

MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

07 Jun 2022 at 11:20

Tender

01 Dec 2021 at 14:51

Summary of the contracting process

Milton Keynes Council is seeking services for the contract entitled "Electoral Print and Post," which involves printing and mailing for local and national elections, as well as ongoing voter registration processes. The project is classified under the CPV code 79800000, describing it as related to printing services. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract worth £1,500,000 signed on 7th June 2022. The contract period runs from 1st July 2022 until 30th June 2025, and bidders were expected to submit their tenders by 5th January 2022.

This opportunity presents significant prospects for businesses specialising in printing and mailing services, especially those capable of handling electoral communications and registration forms. Companies that can effectively manage large volumes of printed materials and have experience in governmental contracts will be well-positioned to benefit from this procurement. Additionally, this tender might attract firms with capabilities in postal services and electronic order systems, enhancing their profile in the public sector. The open procurement procedure indicates a wide competition, encouraging diverse participation from both large and small enterprises.

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Notice Title

Electoral Print and Post

Notice Description

The contract will cover printing and mailing for all local and national elections and referendums, printing for the annual canvass of the Register of Electors and ongoing electoral registration printing.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract will cover printing and mailing for all local and national elections and referendums, printing for the annual canvass of the Register of Electors and ongoing electoral registration printing.

Renewal: A 2 year extension is available

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-02fbef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015619-2022
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

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


CPV Codes

22821000 - Electoral forms

64110000 - Postal services

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
£1,500,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jun 20223 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jun 2022 - 30 Jun 2025 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MILTON KEYNES COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ruth Holt
Contact Email
contracts@milton-keynes.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1908691691

Buyer Location

Locality
MILTON KEYNES
Postcode
MK9 3EJ
Post Town
Milton Keynes
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ12 Milton Keynes
Delivery Location
TLJ12 Milton Keynes

Local Authority
Milton Keynes
Electoral Ward
Central Milton Keynes
Westminster Constituency
Milton Keynes Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES

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