--- title: "Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Elections and Canvass Printing Tender" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-884c4eb5-7942-4444-8c40-b34c4fa1fa08" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-884c4eb5-7942-4444-8c40-b34c4fa1fa08" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-884c4eb5-7942-4444-8c40-b34c4fa1fa08.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-884c4eb5-7942-4444-8c40-b34c4fa1fa08.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL" published: "2021-10-21" --- # Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Elections and Canvass Printing Tender Buyer: TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-884c4eb5-7942-4444-8c40-b34c4fa1fa08 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-884c4eb5-7942-4444-8c40-b34c4fa1fa08) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-884c4eb5-7942-4444-8c40-b34c4fa1fa08.json) ## Summary Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is seeking a qualified print contractor for the "Tunbridge Wells Borough Council Elections and Canvass Printing Tender". This tender, classified under business services for printing, is focused on producing electoral documents for various elections and referendums scheduled by the Council. The procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, having been released on 20th October 2021, with a deadline for expressions of interest set for 12:00 pm on 12th November 2021, and the final submission deadline on 12:00 pm, 19th November 2021. The successful contractor will begin work on 3rd January 2022, continuing until 1st January 2026, and is required to maintain strict security and professionalism in data management throughout the contract duration. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the printing and electoral services sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that can demonstrate expertise in large-scale printing operations and efficiency in complying with strict delivery schedules would be well-suited to compete. The collaboration with the Council's Election team will offer a chance to showcase capabilities in data management and document security, further enhancing business visibility and growth potential in the public sector. ## Notice Tunbridge Wells Borough Council (TWBC) is looking to procure a suitable equipped and qualified print contractor to produce a range of Electoral documents. The Council holds scheduled elections each May by thirds, parish, county, regional and national elections, referendums, and an annual canvass. The successful tenderer must be able to produce all the required documents and signage and ensure they are delivered securely to a strict timetable. The successful tenderer will be expected to work alongside the Council's Election team to ensure all data is managed in a secure and professional manner. Tenderers will need to register on the Kent Business Portal (free to register) to express an interest in this opportunity. Key Dates & Timeline for Procurement Tender release: Wednesday 20th October 2021 Expression of Interest Deadline: 12:00pm Wednesday 12th November 2021 Deadline for submission of completed tenders: 12:00pm Friday 19th November 2021 Evaluation: w/c Monday 22nd November 2021 Interviews: To be advised. Appointment of contractor: w/c Monday 6th December 2021 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7c007b-8b30-4d13-88b1-cd707004578c | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 21 Oct 2021 | | Submission deadline | 12 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 1 Jan 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | 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 | TUNBRIDGE WELLS BOROUGH COUNCIL | | Locality | TUNBRIDGE WELLS | | Post town | Tonbridge | | Postcode | TN1 1RS | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent | | ITL 3 | TLJ46 West Kent | | Local authority | Tunbridge Wells | | Electoral ward | Park | | Westminster constituency | Tunbridge Wells | | Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ## Release History - 21 Oct 2021 at 07:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7c007b-8b30-4d13-88b1-cd707004578c ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c7c007b-8b30-4d13-88b1-cd707004578c 21st October 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://www.tunbridgewells.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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