---
title: "Invitation to Tender for Electoral Printing & Postage"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06bf61"
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buyer: "SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-06-29"
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# Invitation to Tender for Electoral Printing & Postage

Buyer: SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06bf61

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## Summary

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.

## 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 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060877-2026 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH RIBBLE BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | CHORLEY COUNCIL |
| 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

- 29 Jun 2026 at 14:52 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060877-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060877-2026
  29th June 2026 - 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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