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title: "Election Logistics"
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buyer: "STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL"
published: "2018-01-25"
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# Election Logistics

Buyer: STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-266daaa8-eed4-4c58-85ac-3951ee8821f4

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## Summary

The Staffordshire County Council has completed a public procurement process for an election logistics tender titled "Election Logistics." Categorised under general public services, this procurement was primarily focused in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, with a total contract value of £150,000. The tender period ended on 18 December 2017, and the contract commenced on 1 February 2018 and will run until 31 January 2021. This process sought suppliers who could demonstrate relevant experience and sensitivity in handling electoral materials.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in logistics, security services, and maintenance of election equipment. Companies that can ensure timely delivery, provide out-of-hours support, and effectively manage the set-up and dismantling of election counts would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract not only facilitates a critical civic function but also allows businesses to establish a track record in public sector contracts, which could lead to further opportunities in similar arenas.

## Notice

Stafford Borough Council is seeking a fixed price tender for the provision of a variety of duties to support the election process. These services include logistical, car park security, maintenance and repair of election equipment, the delivery of equipment to approximately 200 venues within an allocated timescale, the provision of out of hours and technical support as and when required and the setting up and dismantling of election Counts and retrieval and storage of equipment.Suppliers interested in submitting a fixed price tender will be expected to demonstrate a track record in this type of work and comply with the sensitivity associated with handling electoral material. They must be able to meet the required deadlines.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b6a268-4269-40ea-a7f8-c439b1f87812 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £112,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | STAFFORDSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL |
| Locality | STAFFORD |
| Post town | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Postcode | ST16 2DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | Stafford |
| Electoral ward | Forebridge |
| Westminster constituency | Stafford |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BARRINGTONS COMMUNICATION SYSTEMS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 75 - Administration, defence and social security services

### Codes

- 75110000 - General public services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2018 at 14:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b6a268-4269-40ea-a7f8-c439b1f87812
- 17 Nov 2017 at 09:15 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21c2c645-36e3-4fe4-9e51-738be600eded

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98b6a268-4269-40ea-a7f8-c439b1f87812
  25th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/21c2c645-36e3-4fe4-9e51-738be600eded
  17th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://supplierlive.proactisp2p.com/Account/Login#
  Tender Documents can be found using this link

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