Elections Printing
Estimated value
£0.01
Awarded value
—
Suppliers
0
Lots
1
Published
03 Sept 2025
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Description
The successful delivery of elections relies heavily on the timely and accurate production of essential print materials, including ballot papers, postal vote packs, and poll cards. These materials must comply with UK electoral legislation and be produced to high standards of quality, security, and accessibility. In preparation for upcoming elections, City of Wolverhampton Council are seeking to engage with experienced print suppliers who can demonstrate robust processes for legislative compliance, supply chain resilience, and operational efficiency. This includes the ability to manage market pressures such as rising material costs and evolving postal service requirements, while ensuring secure handling, accurate data integration, value for money delivery, and timely distribution to meet electoral timetables.
Scope
- Reference
- CWC24018MW
- Total value
- £0.01 excluding VATAbove the relevant threshold
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 01 Jan 2026 to 31 Dec 2029
- Main category
- goods
- CPV classifications
- 2200000079000000
- Contract locations
- West Midlands, United Kingdom
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
Award criteria
Criteria the buyer will use to evaluate bids.
| Name | Description | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | The price will be awarded 40% of the total marks. | price | — |
| Quality | The Quality will be awarded 45% of the total marks. | quality | — |
| Social Value | Social Value will be awarded 10% of the total marks. | quality | — |
| Equality, Diversity and Inclusion | Equality, Diversity and Inclusion will be awarded 5% of the total marks. | quality | — |