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Specialist printing for Electoral Services

Bracknell Forest Borough Council

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16 Jun 2026 at 16:02

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Summary of the contracting process

Bracknell Forest Borough Council is currently in the tender stage for a contract titled "Specialist printing for Electoral Services." This procurement falls under the industry category of printed matter and related products, indicating a need for specialised printing services. It is located in the UKJ11 region, specifically Bracknell, United Kingdom. The open procedure procurement method is being utilised for this process, allowing for a transparent and competitive bidding environment. Key deadlines include an end date for enquiries on 30th June 2026 and a submission deadline on 17th July 2026. The award is anticipated to be finalised by 1st October 2026, with the contract period stretching from 1st December 2026 to 30th November 2029, and potential extensions available.

This tender provides significant business opportunities, particularly for SMEs and voluntary, community and social enterprises due to the marked compatibility with such entities. Companies specialising in high-quality printing solutions and capable of fulfilling the Council's electoral service requirements would be well-positioned to benefit from this contract. The procurement's gross value is estimated at £720,000, offering a lucrative opportunity for a proven provider of printed materials. The evaluation criteria heavily weigh price and quality, with emphasis placed on pricing at 60% and quality/method statements at 35%, leaving room for companies strong in these areas to excel and secure the contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Specialist printing for Electoral Services

Notice Description

The Council is seeking to establish a Contract for the delivery of specialist printing as required by Electoral Services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Options: based on the Councils' best and reasonable estimations of future elections, though this may vary in instances of a demand-based service.

Renewal: option to extend for up to a further 4 years in periods of 1 year at a time

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b642
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056783-2026
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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
2032-01-02

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Bracknell Forest Borough Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRACKNELL
Postcode
RG12 1JD
Postcode Area
Reading
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ15 Berkshire East
Delivery Location
TLJ11 Berkshire
Local Authority
Bracknell Forest
Electoral Ward
Town Centre & The Parks
Westminster Constituency
Bracknell

Further Information

Notice Documents

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