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title: "Specialist printing for Electoral Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b642"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL"
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# Specialist printing for Electoral Services

Buyer: BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b642

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056783-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2026 - 30 Nov 2029 |
| Recurrence | 2032-01-02 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £600,000 |
| Lots value | £600,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BRACKNELL FOREST BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BRACKNELL |
| Post town | Reading |
| Postcode | RG12 1JD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ15 Berkshire East |
| Local authority | Bracknell Forest |
| Electoral ward | Town Centre & The Parks |
| Westminster constituency | Bracknell |
| Delivery location | TLJ11 Berkshire |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products

## Release History

- 16 Jun 2026 at 15:02 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056783-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/056783-2026
  16th June 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://procontract.due-north.com
  Associated tender documents are found at the above website

## Notice URLs

- http://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=9719994d-5569-f111-813c-005056b64545&fromProjectDashboard=True
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

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