Award

Electoral Print Service

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Sep 2024 at 09:08

Tender

11 Jan 2024 at 11:30

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council is seeking a qualified provider for the "Electoral Print Service" with a focus on the printing and delivery of electoral registration and election materials. Classified under "Printing and related services" (CPV code 79800000), this tender falls within the services category. Companies should submit completed tender responses electronically via the Kent Business Portal by 12.00pm on 12th February 2024. The initial contract will commence on 1st June 2024 and run until 31st May 2027, with an option to extend for up to 2 additional years. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for transparent and competitive bidding.

Participating in this tender offers business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in printing services and compliance with electoral legislation. SMEs with expertise in large-scale printing, email services, and ad-hoc election-related printing tasks will be well-suited to compete. The contract, valued at £375,000, provides long-term stability with the potential for extensions, presenting a significant opportunity for service providers to secure a stable revenue stream while working with a reputable regional authority.

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Notice Title

Electoral Print Service

Notice Description

The contract award is for the provision of Printing and Delivery of Electoral Registration and Election Materials.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract award is for the provision of Printing and Delivery of Electoral Registration and Election Materials, this includes elections printing, printing / email services for the Annual Canvass and other ad-hoc printing / services relating to elections or electoral registration as required. All services and printing provided must comply with the latest electoral legislation and have regard to Electoral Commission guidance and Performance Standards.

Options: 1 year + 1 year extensions

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for a further 2 years in yearly increments, subject to agreement by the Authority and the Supplier.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-042c46
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028218-2024
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


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£375,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,106 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Feb 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 2-3 years
Recurrence
Subject to the allowed extension(s) option being enacted, a new procurement procedure will be undertaken approximately 6 months prior to the end of this contract.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WHITFIELD, DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ44 East Kent

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES

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