Tender

Invitation to Tender for Electoral Printing & Postage

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Invitation to Tender for Electoral Printing & Postage," is conducted by South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Council. This tender falls within the printing services industry category, specifically electoral printing, and covers locations in the United Kingdom, within the regions UKD45 and UKD47. The process is in the tender stage and is set to conclude by 12th December 2025, with enquiries open until 5th December 2025. The award decisions will be made by 26th January 2026, and the contract will commence from 16th March 2026. This tender, with an estimated value of £650,000, is being conducted through an open procedure under legal basis UKPGA 2023/54.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for business growth, especially for companies specialising in electoral printing and related postal services. Given the substantial contract value and the potential extension over several years, businesses equipped to deliver high-quality, cost-effective printing solutions while ensuring social value stand in a favourable position. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to tender, providing an inclusive chance for diverse participation. The open procedure allows companies with strong technical and economic foundations to compete effectively, with award criteria focused on quality, price, and social value contributions.

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Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Electoral Printing & Postage

Notice Description

This contract is for delivery of print services for elections and electoral registration within Chorley and South Ribble councils. The contract will commence January 2026 for an initial 3 year period, with the potential to extend for a further 2 years until January 2031.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will commence March 2026 for an initial 3 year period, with the potential to extend for a further 2 years until March 2031.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035832-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

22821000 - Electoral forms

79810000 - Printing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Cancelled
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CHORLEY COUNCIL

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Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LEYLAND
Postcode
PR25 1DH
Post Town
Preston
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD45 Mid Lancashire, TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire

Local Authority
Chorley
Electoral Ward
Chorley North West
Westminster Constituency
Chorley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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