Tender

Pay & Display Parking Machine Tickets and Parking Stationery

CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

04 Nov 2025 at 14:29

Summary of the contracting process

Cheshire East Borough Council is currently in the tender stage of procuring goods related to "Pay & Display Parking Machine Tickets and Parking Stationery". The procurement falls under the printed matter and related products category, identified by CPV code 22000000 and is taking place in the UKD62 region of the United Kingdom. The council intends to initially contract services for 36 months, with potential extensions. Interested parties must submit their tenders by 2nd December 2025, while enquiries are open until 25th November 2025. The process is executed through an open competition method, focusing on opportunities below the financial threshold set for public tenders. Quality and price are the key award criteria, with a specific weighting assigned to each.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the supply of printed materials, particularly those focusing on ticket production and stationery for municipal use. With a total contract value of up to £96,250, it is ideal for SMEs and VCSEs looking to expand their offerings to government clients. The process encourages competition, prioritising both quality and financial considerations, making it suitable for businesses capable of delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions. This open tender allows participants to showcase their capabilities and potentially secure a long-term partnership with a sub-central government entity.

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Notice Title

Pay & Display Parking Machine Tickets and Parking Stationery

Notice Description

Cheshire East Council intends to contract for the supply of tickets for the pay and display machines as well as statutory stationery to enable the recovery of outstanding Penalty Charge Notices and the issue of Contract/Resident Permit letterheads. To access this competition and review the full description of the scope of Services - please visit www.the-chest.org.uk, project ID DN795630. The contracts will be awarded for an initial term of 36 months, with the possibility of 2 x 12-month extensions. Any extension will be at the sole discretion of the Council.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: The Council may require additional types of tickets, should new machines be purchased during the duration of this contract.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month extensions are available to be used at the Council's discretion.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05d9fd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/070881-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£82,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£82,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
23 Feb 2026 - 22 Feb 2029 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
CHESHIRE EAST BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurementeast@cheshireeast.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CREWE
Postcode
CW11 1HZ
Post Town
Crewe
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD62 Cheshire East
Delivery Location
TLD62 Cheshire East

Local Authority
Cheshire East
Electoral Ward
Sandbach Town
Westminster Constituency
Congleton

Further Information

Notice Documents

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