Published date: 12 December 2023

Last edited date: 20 December 2023

Closed opportunity - This means that the contract is currently closed. The buying department may be considering suppliers that have already applied, or no suitable offers were made.


Closing: 11 January 2024, 2pm

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.
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.

More information

Previous notice about this procurement

Election and Electoral Registration Printing Services

  • Opportunity
  • Published 12 December 2023

About the buyer

Contact name

Beverley Kent

Address

South Lakeland House
Lowther Street
Kendal
LA9 4DQ
England

Telephone

+44 1228606060

Email

procurement2@westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk

Website

https://www.westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk/