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Invitation to Tender for Electoral Printing & Postage

South Ribble Borough Council

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29 Jun 2026 at 15:52

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

South Ribble Borough Council, in collaboration with Chorley Council, is initiating a procurement process under an open procedure for electoral printing and postage services. This tender, with the title "Invitation to Tender for Electoral Printing & Postage", involves providing print services for elections and electoral registration within the regions of Chorley and South Ribble. The procurement is at the tender stage and is classified under the "Printing services" industry category. Interested parties must submit their proposals by 3rd August 2026, with the enquiry period closing on 27th July 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st January 2027 for two years, with potential extension to 31st December 2029, and the estimated contract value is £300,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in printing services, particularly those experienced in electoral materials. Since the contract caters to both scheduled and unscheduled elections, companies that offer flexibility and reliability can expect to benefit from a stable workload. The procurement method is open, encouraging competition and providing an opportunity for SMEs, which are deemed suitable for this contract. Participants should be prepared to demonstrate their capability in both quality and social value, as these criteria comprise a substantial portion of the evaluation process. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, businesses in the printing sector have an advantageous opening to expand their client base and reputation within local government operations.

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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 1st 2027 for an initial 2-year period, with the potential to extend for a further 12 months until December 31st 2029. The contract is to cover print products during the contract period in relation to: - a) electoral registration; including the annual electoral registration canvass and specified elements of business-as-usual year-round, and b) all scheduled and unscheduled elections, in each local authority area.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: The contract will commence January 1st 2027 for an initial 2-year period, with the potential to extend for a further 12 months until December 31st 2029.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06bf61
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060877-2026
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
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
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£300,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Aug 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 2-3 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CHORLEY
Postcode
PR25 1DH
Postcode Area
Preston
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD45 Mid Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLD45 Mid Lancashire, TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Local Authority
South Ribble
Electoral Ward
Broadfield
Westminster Constituency
South Ribble

Further Information

Notice Documents

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