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title: "Printing of Election and Electoral Registration Materials"
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buyer: "DORSET COUNCIL"
published: "2022-02-14"
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# Printing of Election and Electoral Registration Materials

Buyer: DORSET COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-66bf87c4-1e7a-4222-ae3b-6cb25daf6a2f

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## Summary

Dorset Council is conducting a procurement process for the "Printing of Election and Electoral Registration Materials" within the printing industry. This open tender, initially published on 22nd November 2021, aims to establish a four-year agreement for various printing services required for elections and electoral registration. Key deliverables include ballot papers, postal vote packs, and polling cards. The submission deadline for bids was 4th January 2022, with the contract period set to run from 1st March 2022 to 29th February 2024, valued at £805,000.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the printing sector, particularly those specialising in bespoke printed materials and electoral forms. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, fostering an environment of growth and innovation. Companies that can provide full print and design services, along with response management systems for electoral processes, would be particularly well-suited for this contract.

## Notice

Printing services are required to meet the needs of the Council in respect of (1) its delivery of all elections, (2) the Annual Electoral Registration Canvass and ongoing electoral registration work. The Council intends to establish an agreement for a period of up to 4 years (2 years plus a further optional 2 years) for election and electoral registration printing materials as follows: * Ballot papers and Corresponding Numbers Lists (CNLs) * Postal vote ballot packs * Poll cards * Large print ballot papers * Grass skirts * Canvass Forms and Canvass Communication "A"s (CCAs) * Invitations to Register (ITRs) * Household Notification Letters (HNLs) * Annual Postal Vote Personal Identifier (PI) Refresh letters This shall include, but is not limited to, providing a full print and design service delivering poll cards, ballot papers, postal vote packs and relevant electoral registration forms. Additionally the Contractor is required to arrange the provision of an automated response management service in respect of the annual canvass.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e11bdfe-6aad-4aed-96b0-5bb53762fb5f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £805,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £805,000 |
| 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 | DORSET COUNCIL |
| Locality | DORCHESTER |
| Post town | Dorchester |
| Postcode | DT1 1XJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK6 North Somerset, Somerset and Dorset |
| ITL 3 | TLK64 Dorset |
| Local authority | Dorset |
| Electoral ward | Dorchester West |
| Westminster constituency | West Dorset |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter
- 22821000 - Electoral forms
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 14 Feb 2022 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e11bdfe-6aad-4aed-96b0-5bb53762fb5f
- 22 Nov 2021 at 11:32 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97ba36a0-1f95-46aa-83e8-39089da6f842

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e11bdfe-6aad-4aed-96b0-5bb53762fb5f
  14th February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97ba36a0-1f95-46aa-83e8-39089da6f842
  22nd November 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c2297222-804b-ec11-810e-005056b64545
  Tender advert

## Notice URLs

- https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk

## Provenance

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