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GMCA 1534 - Provision of Election Print Services

Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Greater Manchester Combined Authority

Buyer Address: GMCA Offices, Manchester, UKD33, M1 6EU, United Kingdom

Contact Name: Procurement

Contact Email: Procurement@greatermanchester-ca.gov.uk

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
4900000.0 GBP
Gross: 5880000 GBP
Published
12 Sep 2025, 15:21
Deadline
13 Oct 2025, 11:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
79800000 - Printing and related services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

The procurement is for Provision of Election Print solution. GMCA is seeking to award a Single Supplier Framework for the provision of Election Print Services, as detailed in the Specification.

Linked Documents

No linked documents found for this notice.

Opportunity Context

More Information Links

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com/register

Link Description: https://procontract.due-north.com/register Tender Pack available via Chest Ref GMCA 1534 - DN783243

External Link: https://procontract.due-north.com

Link Description: https://procontract.due-north.com/register - Access Via Chest Ref - GMCA 1534 - DN783243

External Link: https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056333-2025

Link Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

Lots

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: Additional Elections Related Print Services as required on Call Off from Awarding Authorities, on agreement between the parties.

Lot 1 Value: GBP 4,900,000

Lot 1 Value (Gross): GBP 5,880,000

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-01-08T00:00:00+00:00

Lot 1 Contract End: 2028-01-07T23:59:59+00:00

Lot 1 SME Suitable: Yes

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Technical Quality (65%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Social Value (10%)

Lot 1 Award Criterion (price): Pricing (25%)

Documents

Document Description: https://procontract.due-north.com/register Tender Pack available via Chest Ref GMCA 1534 - DN783243

Document Description: https://procontract.due-north.com/register - Access Via Chest Ref - GMCA 1534 - DN783243

Document Description: Not published

Document Description: Tender notice on Find a Tender

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