Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c46-db22-728f-b63d-8cacb96efa9d/dchs-election-services pending GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # DCHS Election Services [Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derbyshire-community-health-services-nhs-foundation-trust) Incumbent usually keeps it Estimated value £15,000 Published 17 Jan 2019 Deadline Rolling deadline ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Small contract value Valued under £135,018 including VAT, the lowest Procurement Act threshold for goods and services. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender DCHSFT wish to procure a supplier to act as a returning officer for the trust to deliver the election process for the period from production of promotional materials to the election results for the Trust to comply with Rule 69 ### Introduction Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust is required to have a Council of Governors, which shall comprise both elected and appointed governors. The members of the Council of Governors, other than the appointed members, shall be chosen by election by their constituency. Elections for nominated members of the Council of Governors shall be conducted in accordance with the Department of Health Model Election Rules. Any company wishing to participate in the bidding to the Elections Office needs to e-mail with name and address and contact details for a tender to be sent to them selves by the end of January 2019. Additional information: Once you have been confirmed part of the Tender process please follow the instructions below:- DCHS uses an electronic tendering system to conduct quotes and tenders: please ensure that your organisation is registered on the portal prior to tender being issued. [in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home](https://in-tendhost.co.uk/noecpc/aspx/Home) Do not submit bids via e-mail as these will be rejected. ## CPV classification Market and economic research; polling and statistics Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/ca15fee4-2202-4cbc-a823-212276104164) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. [Track tenders free](https://tendernation.io/register) [Buyer profile Derbyshire Community Health Services NHS Foundation Trust: past awards and live tenders](https://tendernation.io/buyers/derbyshire-community-health-services-nhs-foundation-trust) [Sector More Business services tenders](https://tendernation.io/sectors/business-services) ## More tenders like this [Printing and distribution services – SGCD53\_MARCHE\_ELECTIONS\_BRGE · Préfecture de la Mayenne · 28 days left · 16 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-7726-73f4-bb67-b3121363d6bf/france-printing-and-distribution-services-sgcd53-marche-elections-brge) [Business travel services – Rahmenvertrag Bearbeitung von Reisekostenabrechnungen nach BRKG · GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung GmbH · 29 days left · 17 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd6e-73e4-b6e8-3954e5689021/germany-business-travel-services-rahmenvertrag-bearbeitung-von-reisekostenab) [Photocopying services – Externe printdiensten · VZW Sint-Paulusschool · 36 days left · 24 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-34d8-71be-840d-38bf2a8bcc92/belgium-photocopying-services-externe-printdiensten) [Supply services of personnel including temporary staff – Diák- és nyugdíjas munkaerő biztosítása NTH (376) · NTH Nemzeti Tőkeholding Zrt. · 11 days left · 30 Oct 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-76f6-70c4-823e-7b614dada7b3/hungary-supply-services-of-personnel-including-temporary-staff-diak-es-nyug) [Interpretation services – Tolktjänster · Stockholms läns sjukvårdsområde · 31 days left · 18 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-4e9a-70dc-8b27-e3d274e53dc5/sweden-interpretation-services-tolktjanster) [Graphic design services – MAGAZINE DES PAYS DE LA LOIRE - LOT1 MISE EN PAGE · Région des Pays de la Loire · 32 days left · 20 Nov 2026](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a15183-cd94-7139-b774-287bdb24987c/france-graphic-design-services-magazine-des-pays-de-la-loire-lot1-mise-en)