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Specialist Printing for Electoral Services

WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL

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21 Feb 2025 at 18:17

Summary of the contracting process

Wokingham Borough Council has initiated a tender process titled "Specialist Printing for Electoral Services" under the goods category related to "Printed matter and related products" (CPV code 22000000). The procurement aims to provide specialist printing services for local and national elections within the borough, with an estimated contract value of £900,000. The tender process follows an open procedure and is currently at the tender stage, with submissions expected by 28th March 2025, 2:00 PM. The contract period is set from 1st May 2025 to 30th April 2028, with an optional renewal for up to 2 years. The delivery address for the services is within the South East England region (UKJ). Interested parties must submit their proposals electronically through the specified portal.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for companies experienced in high-quality printing services, particularly those adept at handling large volumes and tight deadlines required for electoral materials. Businesses that specialise in electoral printing or mass distribution of printed matter would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Winning this bid will provide sustained work over three years, with a potential extension, promoting stability and a steady revenue stream. Small-to-medium enterprises with the capability to offer reliable and high-standard printing services, alongside a strong track record of delivering on time, would particularly benefit from participating in this procurement process.

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Notice Title

Specialist Printing for Electoral Services

Notice Description

Wokingham Borough Council operates local elections in a cycle of thirds, holding elections in three consecutive years followed by a fallow year. Scheduled national elections also take place during this period, alongside the possibility of snap national polls and by-elections in any Borough or Town/Parish ward, at any time, with a minimum of 25 working days' notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Wokingham Borough Council operates local elections in a cycle of thirds, holding elections in three consecutive years followed by a fallow year. Scheduled national elections also take place during this period, alongside the possibility of snap national polls and by-elections in any Borough or Town/Parish ward, at any time, with a minimum of 25 working days' notice.

Renewal: 1 period of up to 2 years

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e77e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007042-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Apr 2025 - 30 Apr 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WOKINGHAM BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WOKINGHAM
Postcode
RG40 1BN
Post Town
Reading
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ16 Berkshire West
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Wokingham
Electoral Ward
Emmbrook
Westminster Constituency
Wokingham

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