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title: "Election Printing Services"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3feaea08-5601-4ca1-b641-f6be87dd1949"
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buyer: "HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2018-07-09"
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# Election Printing Services

Buyer: HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3feaea08-5601-4ca1-b641-f6be87dd1949

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## Summary

The procurement process for "Election Printing Services" was conducted by Hastings Borough Council, focusing on the provision of printing services for various elections and referendums across the South East of England. The tender was part of a collaborative procurement initiative, with a total contract value of £1,000,000. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 28 February 2018. The contract is set to commence on 1 August 2018 and will run until 31 July 2026, with a potential extension of two years.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in printing services. Businesses that can manage large-scale printing projects, including poll cards and ballot packs, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as the procurement is designed to be accessible, though voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are not included. The requirements of this contract may attract firms experienced in electoral or governmental printing tasks, thus enhancing their portfolio in the public sector.

## Notice

Collaborative Procurement where the Councils sought to appoint a contractor to provide the following services for a range of elections and referendums: * organise and manage the printing and issue of poll cards, postal poll cards, proxy poll cards and anonymous poll cards; * organise and manage the printing and issue of postal ballot packs (including for overseas postage) and the printing of ballot papers and statutory / other election material for use in the polling stations (ordinary and tendered ballot papers);

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab9dccf-bfed-4c12-bd48-8733aee6632a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2018 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,000,000 |
| 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 | HASTINGS BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | HASTINGS |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN34 3UY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex |
| ITL 3 | TLJ22 East Sussex CC |
| Local authority | Hastings |
| Electoral ward | Castle |
| Westminster constituency | Hastings and Rye |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECTORAL REFORM SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 9 Jul 2018 at 11:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab9dccf-bfed-4c12-bd48-8733aee6632a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bab9dccf-bfed-4c12-bd48-8733aee6632a
  9th July 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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