--- title: "Election Print Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3d3c1c7c-adb4-4a37-ab8e-3212a326ab49" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d3c1c7c-adb4-4a37-ab8e-3212a326ab49" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d3c1c7c-adb4-4a37-ab8e-3212a326ab49.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d3c1c7c-adb4-4a37-ab8e-3212a326ab49.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL" published: "2022-10-21" --- # Election Print Services Buyer: PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3d3c1c7c-adb4-4a37-ab8e-3212a326ab49 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3d3c1c7c-adb4-4a37-ab8e-3212a326ab49) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3d3c1c7c-adb4-4a37-ab8e-3212a326ab49.json) ## Summary The Portsmouth City Council is seeking tenders for election print services, including printing and mailing of polling letters, postal voting packs, and ballot papers for upcoming elections within the council's area. The estimated value of the 3-year contract is £250,000, with potential extension. The contract period starts in January 2023 and ends in January 2026. The tender deadline is November 23, 2022. This procurement falls under the goods main procurement category and uses an open procedure. This tender by Portsmouth City Council presents an opportunity for suppliers in the printed matter industry to secure a long-term contract for election-related materials. Businesses offering print and mailing services are well-suited to compete for this opportunity. The contract encompasses multiple elections, including City Council and Parliamentary elections, providing a stable revenue stream for the successful supplier over several years. Interested parties can find further details on how to apply on the Portsmouth City Council's procurement website. ## Notice Portsmouth City Council ('the council') is inviting tenders from suitably qualified suppliers to provide election print materials for any election or referendum occurring during the contract period. The following items are included in the invitation: Printing and mailing of polling letters Printing of postal voting packs Printing of ballot papers The materials are to be provided in respect of any election or referendum held within the Portsmouth City Council local authority area. Portsmouth City Council has an electorate of approximately 150,000 across two parliamentary constituencies and 14 City Council wards. The following elections are anticipated in the initial contract period: City Council elections in May 2023 City Council and Police & Crime Commissioner elections in May 2024 UK Parliamentary election by January 2025 The initial contract term will be for 3 years with the possibility of extending the term by a further 4 years to a maximum total term of 7 years in increments to be agreed, subject to the agreement and performance of both parties. The estimated value of the contract is PS250,000 over the initial 3 year period. Additional information: New Tender Notification -Election Print Services Please be advised Portsmouth City Council is currently in the process of seeking expressions of interest for the above project. Interested parties should logon to In-tend using the link below for further details. https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home To View the Tender Opportunities Hover over the Tenders tab and click on current, this will then show a list. If you are interested in any of those listed, click the View Details button for further information and to express your interest. This email has been sent to you as your company has registered its interest against the Business Category associated with this project. If you have any questions relating to tendering with Portsmouth City Council, please contact the City Councils Procurement Department by email on procurement@portsmouth.gov.uk or call us on 023 9268 8235. Is a Recurrent Procurement Type? : No ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7be469-d659-4d9d-93eb-785744006360 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2022 | | Submission deadline | 23 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2023 - 9 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | PORTSMOUTH CITY COUNCIL | | Locality | HAMPSHIRE | | Post town | Portsmouth | | Postcode | PO1 2BJ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ31 Portsmouth | | Local authority | Portsmouth | | Electoral ward | Charles Dickens | | Westminster constituency | Portsmouth South | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products - 22900000 - Miscellaneous printed matter ## Release History - 21 Oct 2022 at 13:54 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7be469-d659-4d9d-93eb-785744006360 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff7be469-d659-4d9d-93eb-785744006360 21st October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/ Additional information on how to apply for this contract ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/portsmouthcc/aspx/home ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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