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title: "Invitation to Tender for Electoral Printing & Postage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05dd82"
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# Invitation to Tender for Electoral Printing & Postage

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05dd82

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035832-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Dec 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2026 - 16 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | £650,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Cancelled |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CHORLEY COUNCIL; Missing |
| Locality | LEYLAND |
| Post town | Preston |
| Postcode | PR25 1DH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD4 Lancashire |
| ITL 3 | TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |
| Local authority | Chorley |
| Electoral ward | Chorley North West |
| Westminster constituency | Chorley |
| Delivery location | TLD45 Mid Lancashire, TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22821000 - Electoral forms
- 79810000 - Printing services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2026 at 16:39 - TenderCancellation - UK12 - Procurement Termination Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035832-2026
- 10 Nov 2025 at 11:44 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072335-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035832-2026
  20th April 2026 - Procurement termination notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/072335-2025
  10th November 2025 - Tender notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents
- https://www.the-chest.org.uk/

## Provenance

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