--- title: "Election and Electoral Registration Printing Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-d381f631-71ed-4e20-b70b-c30412141d7a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d381f631-71ed-4e20-b70b-c30412141d7a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d381f631-71ed-4e20-b70b-c30412141d7a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d381f631-71ed-4e20-b70b-c30412141d7a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-20" --- # Election and Electoral Registration Printing Services Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d381f631-71ed-4e20-b70b-c30412141d7a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-d381f631-71ed-4e20-b70b-c30412141d7a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-d381f631-71ed-4e20-b70b-c30412141d7a.json) ## Summary The Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a service provider for the Provision of Election and Electoral Registration Printing Services. This procurement opportunity involves the printing and supply of various election materials such as ballot papers, poll cards, and postal ballot packs for different types of elections and referendums. The contract has a total value of £2,000,000 and has a tender period ending on 11th January 2024. The contract will be in effect from 1st February 2024 to 31st January 2028. This tender by the Westmorland and Furness Council presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the printed matter and related products industry. Companies with expertise in election printing services and the capacity to deliver projects to tight deadlines would be well-suited to compete. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate in this open procedure procurement process to secure this valuable contract. ## Notice Westmorland and Furness Council (the "Council") is seeking to appoint a service provider for the Provision of Election and Electoral Registration Printing Services. The contract will be for the printing and supply of ballot papers, poll cards, and postal ballot packs, including making up and despatch of packs to electors, for Parliamentary and Local government elections, local and national referendums, and parish polls. Printing and despatch of all annual canvass forms including Canvass Forms, Canvass Communications (A & B), and printing of ITR's, Confirmation/ Review or other ad hoc letters as requested by the Council. The Service Provider must have the necessary expertise and capacity to deliver major projects to tight timescales, and must be familiar with and be able to meet the required standards of the relevant professional and/or regulatory bodies including the Electoral Commission. The Service Provider will also be responsible for monitoring any changes in legislation and/or Electoral Commission Guidance and sharing information with the Council. Suppliers wishing to express an interest and obtain access to the tender documents should go to www.the-chest.org.uk and if you are not already registered you will need to do so. Registration is free of charge. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1879ecd7-944f-4067-8d20-95fe6098408b | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £2,000,000 | | 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 | WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL | | Locality | KENDAL | | Post town | Lancaster | | Postcode | LA9 4DQ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD1 Cumbria | | ITL 3 | TLD14 Westmorland and Furness | | Local authority | Westmorland and Furness | | Electoral ward | Kendal Strickland and Fell | | Westminster constituency | Westmorland and Lonsdale | | 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 - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products ## Release History - 20 Dec 2023 at 14:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1879ecd7-944f-4067-8d20-95fe6098408b - 12 Dec 2023 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063ba60b-21c3-438c-b5c4-2aefdc032918 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1879ecd7-944f-4067-8d20-95fe6098408b 20th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063ba60b-21c3-438c-b5c4-2aefdc032918 12th December 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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