---
title: "Electoral Print Service"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-042c46"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2024-09-04"
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# Electoral Print Service

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042c46

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## Summary

Dover District Council is seeking a qualified provider for the "Electoral Print Service" with a focus on the printing and delivery of electoral registration and election materials. Classified under "Printing and related services" (CPV code 79800000), this tender falls within the services category. Companies should submit completed tender responses electronically via the Kent Business Portal by 12.00pm on 12th February 2024. The initial contract will commence on 1st June 2024 and run until 31st May 2027, with an option to extend for up to 2 additional years. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for transparent and competitive bidding.

Participating in this tender offers business growth opportunities, especially for companies specialising in printing services and compliance with electoral legislation. SMEs with expertise in large-scale printing, email services, and ad-hoc election-related printing tasks will be well-suited to compete. The contract, valued at £375,000, provides long-term stability with the potential for extensions, presenting a significant opportunity for service providers to secure a stable revenue stream while working with a reputable regional authority.

## Notice

The contract award is for the provision of Printing and Delivery of Electoral Registration and Election Materials.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract award is for the provision of Printing and Delivery of Electoral Registration and Election Materials, this includes elections printing, printing / email services for the Annual Canvass and other ad-hoc printing / services relating to elections or electoral registration as required. All services and printing provided must comply with the latest electoral legislation and have regard to Electoral Commission guidance and Performance Standards.

Options: 1 year + 1 year extensions

Renewal: Option to extend the contract for a further 2 years in yearly increments, subject to agreement by the Authority and the Supplier.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028218-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2024 - 31 May 2027 |
| Recurrence | Subject to the allowed extension(s) option being enacted, a new procurement procedure will be undertaken approximately 6 months prior to the end of this contract. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £375,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,106 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | WHITFIELD, DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ44 East Kent |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 22458000 - Bespoke printed matter

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2024 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028218-2024
- 11 Jan 2024 at 11:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000923-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dover.gov.uk/
- http://www.kentbusinessportal.org.uk/

## Provenance

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