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title: "The Provision of a Managed Print Service for Electoral Services - AWARD"
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# The Provision of a Managed Print Service for Electoral Services - AWARD

Buyer: SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c6c2613-dfed-4a77-ad61-ae7795c40bee

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## Summary

Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council is conducting a procurement for the "Provision of a Managed Print Service for Electoral Services". This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on electoral forms and printing services. The procurement process is currently in the Award stage, with a contract that commenced on 1st November 2016 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2021. The estimated total value of the contract, based on historical data, is £135,000. Interested parties had until 9th September 2016 to submit their tender proposals using the In-tend e-Tendering System.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in managed print services and related printing solutions. Companies that can demonstrate experience and capability in fulfilling similar service contracts would be particularly well-suited for future engagements. With the contract now awarded, suppliers in this sector should consider how they can align their offerings with similar future tenders, especially those related to public sector electoral services.

## Notice

The Provision of a Managed Print Service for Electoral Services Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council (the Council) wishes to invite interested parties ("Tenderers") to participate in a tender exercise to establish a Contract for the provision of a managed print service for Elections to the Council ("the Invitation To Tender"). Scope of Contract The Council has a requirement to identify and appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to provide a five (5) year term service, to provide the Goods specified within the Service Specification. The total estimated value excluding VAT for the entire duration of the contract is PS135,000. This value is based on historical spend data and is intended to be used as a guide only and is not a guarantee of the level of business that will be generated from the contract. Period of Contract The Contract shall take effect on the commencement date and (unless it is otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms or it is otherwise lawfully terminated) shall expire at the end of the period as set out in the award letter. The Contract is expected to commence on 1st November 2016 and will be for a period of five (5) years until 31st October 2021 The Council will be using the In-tend e-Tendering System for this Procurement exercise, please visit https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc to access the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. From here you will be able to register your company, express an interest in the opportunity, and gain immediate access to the ITT and other related documents. In Order To View the On-Line Questionnaire and Submit a Tender, you will be required to' Opt-In'. Please be mindful that if you are cut and pasting your question responses onto the On-Line Questionnaire that you do so from a notepad document, this is due to the fact that some special characters are not accepted within the On-Line Questionnaire. For a Step by Step user guide to the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal please click on the 'Guidance for Suppliers' section of the website. All procurement responses must be carried out via the Sandwell MBC In-tend Supplier Portal. If you require further assistance in respect of the system please contact the In-tend support team on 0844 272 8810. Closing date: Friday 9th September 2016 at 12:00 noon.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb51e3d-0fe9-4d71-9d67-733b9a6df317 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2016 - 31 Oct 2021 |
| 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 | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SANDWELL METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST MIDLANDS |
| Post town | Birmingham |
| Postcode | B69 3DB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG37 Sandwell |
| Local authority | Sandwell |
| Electoral ward | Oldbury |
| Westminster constituency | West Bromwich |
| Delivery location | TLG West Midlands (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PRINT IMAGE NETWORK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22821000 - Electoral forms
- 30197630 - Printing paper
- 30197645 - Card for printing
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services
- 79824000 - Printing and distribution services

## Release History

- 8 Mar 2017 at 10:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb51e3d-0fe9-4d71-9d67-733b9a6df317

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0cb51e3d-0fe9-4d71-9d67-733b9a6df317
  8th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://in-tendhost.co.uk/sandwellmbc

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