Published date: 12 December 2023
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Opportunity (published 12 December 2023, last edited 20 December 2023)
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Contract summary
Industry
Printed matter and related products - 22000000
Location of contract
England
Value of contract
£1,000,000 to £2,000,000
Procurement reference
WAFC001-DN703098-09799381
Published date
12 December 2023
Closing date
11 January 2024
Closing time
2pm
Contract start date
1 February 2024
Contract end date
31 January 2028
Contract type
Supply contract
Procedure type
Open procedure
Any interested supplier may submit a tender in response to an opportunity notice.
Contract is suitable for SMEs?
Yes
Contract is suitable for VCSEs?
Yes
Description
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.
About the buyer
Contact name
Beverley Kent
Address
South Lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
England
Telephone
+44 1228606060
procurement2@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk
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