Tender

Invitation to Tender for Electoral Printing & Postage

SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Tender

10 Nov 2025 at 11:44

Summary of the contracting process

The South Ribble Borough Council, acting in collaboration with Chorley Council, has initiated an open tender for the provision of electoral printing and postage services. This procurement falls under the "goods" category, specifically focusing on printing services and electoral forms. The services are required for locations in the regions of UKD45 and UKD47 in the United Kingdom. The tender process is currently active, with key dates including an enquiry period ending on 5th December 2025 and a tender submission deadline of 12th December 2025. The contract is envisioned to commence in March 2026, lasting initially for three years with the possibility of a two-year extension until March 2031.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses in the printing and mailing industries, particularly those capable of managing electoral forms and related services, with a gross value of £650,000. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in high-quality, reliable print services and that can demonstrate an understanding of social value within their operations are encouraged to apply. The procurement method being open allows for a competitive bidding process that could drive business growth and expansion for companies that meet the economic and technical criteria specified in the tender documentation. The open procedure ensures a fair and transparent process, enticing businesses with robust capabilities to partake and potentially secure a long-term contract.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05dd82
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072335-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender 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
10 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Dec 20251 weeks to go
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
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Additional Buyers

CHORLEY COUNCIL

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@chorley.gov.uk, procurement@southribble.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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