--- title: "Election and Electoral Registration Printing Services" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042505" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042505" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042505.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042505.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL" published: "2023-12-12" --- # Election and Electoral Registration Printing Services Buyer: WESTMORLAND AND FURNESS COUNCIL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042505 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-042505) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-042505.json) ## Summary The Westmorland and Furness Council is seeking a service provider for the Provision of Election and Electoral Registration Printing Services, involving the printing and supply of ballot papers, poll cards, and postal ballot packs for various elections and referendums under a contract worth £2,000,000. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of January 11, 2024. The buying organisation is located at South Lakeland House, Lowther Street, Kendal, United Kingdom. This tender opportunity presents businesses in the printing industry with the chance to compete for a substantial contract involving the production of election materials. Companies with expertise in printing services and experience with tight project deadlines would be well-suited to bid for this opportunity. The need to meet required standards and monitor legislative changes set by the Electoral Commission adds a level of complexity that specialised businesses can address effectively. ## 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. ### Lot Information Lot 1 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. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036558-2023 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 12 Dec 2023 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Active | | 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 | TLD1 Cumbria | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 22 - Printed matter and related products ### Codes - 22000000 - Printed matter and related products ## Release History - 12 Dec 2023 at 16:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/036558-2023 ## Notice URLs - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/063ba60b-21c3-438c-b5c4-2aefdc032918 - https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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