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title: "Ballot papers, Postal voting packs and Poll cards for elections"
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buyer: "CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Ballot papers, Postal voting packs and Poll cards for elections

Buyer: CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fc232508-5782-48cd-9041-fb3fbc5e133d

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## Summary

Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council is seeking suppliers for the provision of ballot papers, postal voting packs, and poll cards for elections. The tender, initiated as an open procurement procedure, aims to establish a contract for a duration of three years, with an option to extend for an additional 24 months. Key dates include the tender period ending on 11th November 2019, with the contract set to commence on 1st January 2020 and conclude on 31st December 2022. This procurement process falls under the category of printed matter and related products and encompasses delivery to a variety of locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses specialising in printing and related services. Companies that can offer comprehensive design and printing solutions, particularly those familiar with election-related documentation and compliance with electoral regulations, would be well-suited to compete. As the tender involves a secure and quality-assured process for delivering accurate election materials, it is ideal for SMEs and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSE) looking to engage with public sector contracts.

## Notice

BALLOT PAPERS, POSTAL VOTING PACKS AND POLL CARDS FOR ELECTIONS. Cheshire West and Chester Council intend to establish an agreement for 3 years with an option to extend for up to 24 months for the election printing materials as follows- * Ballot papers and Corresponding Numbers Lists * Postal vote ballot packs * Poll cards * Postal poll cards * Empty property poll cards * Large print ballot papers The supplier should be able to undertake all work involved in meeting the Council's election requirements for production of the above documents and meet all current and any future electoral rules. This will include but is not exclusive to providing a full print and design service delivering poll cards, ballot papers and postal vote packs. It will also include any election specific voter facing information products that may be introduced in legislation during the time of the contract. The process must be secure and provide a quality assured process to ensure supply of accurate election materials at dates/times agreed with the Council that meet legislative requirementsand Electoral Commission guidance and directions specified by the Returning Officer. Please contact The Chest, www.the-chest.org.uk for the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc376bbc-276a-4adf-87dc-f75854c2ee4f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2020 - 28 Feb 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £750,000 |
| 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 | CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ELLESMERE PORT |
| Post town | Chester |
| Postcode | CH65 0BE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD6 Cheshire |
| ITL 3 | TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester |
| Local authority | Cheshire West and Chester |
| Electoral ward | Central & Grange |
| Westminster constituency | Ellesmere Port and Bromborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ELECTORAL REFORM SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 79800000 - Printing and related services
- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2020 at 08:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc376bbc-276a-4adf-87dc-f75854c2ee4f
- 10 Oct 2019 at 10:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86515e0-f741-4d1f-af2d-2bd64d8e5f58

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc376bbc-276a-4adf-87dc-f75854c2ee4f
  5th February 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d86515e0-f741-4d1f-af2d-2bd64d8e5f58
  10th October 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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