--- title: "Electoral Printing" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-58f8d527-88b8-4cc0-9318-574b6ebd85cb" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58f8d527-88b8-4cc0-9318-574b6ebd85cb" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58f8d527-88b8-4cc0-9318-574b6ebd85cb.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58f8d527-88b8-4cc0-9318-574b6ebd85cb.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THURROCK COUNCIL" published: "2020-07-09" --- # Electoral Printing Buyer: THURROCK COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-58f8d527-88b8-4cc0-9318-574b6ebd85cb [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-58f8d527-88b8-4cc0-9318-574b6ebd85cb) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-58f8d527-88b8-4cc0-9318-574b6ebd85cb.json) ## Summary Thurrock Council, a unitary authority based in Grays, England, is seeking tender services for "Electoral Printing." This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified with the CPV code for electoral forms. The tender period is set to conclude on 9th August 2020, with the contract commencing on 1st December 2020 and lasting until 30th November 2025. This is a restricted procedure with submissions accepted only through the council's online Oracle e-Tendering portal, necessitating prior registration for prospective suppliers. The estimated value of the contract is between £180,000 and £250,000. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in printing services, particularly those with experience in electoral and canvass printing. Companies that are well-versed in managing print logistics for elections will find this contract particularly relevant. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate in this selective procurement, given the scale and the specific requirements outlined by Thurrock Council, thereby potentially enhancing their business growth through successful bids. ## Notice Thurrock Council electoral services is looking to tender for print services for the Election team. We require a printing company experienced in undertaking election printing and canvass printing. We are not considering print management companies. Thurrock Council is a unitary authority in the east of England, bordering with Greater London to the west and the River Thames to the south. 49 councillors are elected by thirds every year. A fallow year (no local election) would then occur. The next election is scheduled to be held in May 2021 following postponement from May 2020. Thurrock comprises one whole constituency (Thurrock) and one part constituency (South Basildon and East Thurrock). At a parliamentary election, Thurrock "give away" South Basildon and East Thurrock to Basildon Council and do not require (election) printing for this area. Number of wards = 20, typically 16-17 wards are elected per year for a local election (unless a combined election) * South Basildon & East Thurrock constituency - 18000 properties, 34000 electors * Thurrock constituency - 52000 properties, 90000 electors * Total Properties = 70102 * Total Electors = 123329 The typical election schedule is detailed below and Thurrock participates in national elections: parliamentary elections and referendum, plus local by-elections. As a unitary authority we do not participate in county council elections. N.B. This is a restricted procedure. The first stage will consist of completion of a pre-qualification questionnaire. Note also that the Council can only accept submissions via its online Oracle e-Tendering portal. To do this you first have to register as a prospective supplier - please visit https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/sites/default/files/assets/documents/supplier-registration-guide-v02.pdf ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54a71fdd-843b-4039-9952-84c173a387d7 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Jul 2020 | | Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Dec 2020 - 30 Nov 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | THURROCK COUNCIL | | Locality | GRAYS | | Post town | Romford | | Postcode | RM17 6SL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex | | ITL 3 | TLH32 Thurrock | | Local authority | Thurrock | | Electoral ward | Grays Riverside | | Westminster constituency | Thurrock | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22821000 - Electoral forms ## Release History - 9 Jul 2020 at 18:28 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54a71fdd-843b-4039-9952-84c173a387d7 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/54a71fdd-843b-4039-9952-84c173a387d7 9th July 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.thurrock.gov.uk - https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/sites/default/files/assets/documents/supplier-registration-guide-v02.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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