Reference: PN0085 | South Ribble Borough Council & Chorley Council
Tender Deadline: 3 August 2026, 12:00pm
This £300,000 public sector contract is for the provision of electoral printing and postage services on behalf of South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Council. The successful supplier will support annual electoral registration, scheduled elections and unscheduled polls, delivering secure, accurate and time-critical print services over an initial two-year contract with the option to extend for a further year.
Fast Facts
- Buyer: South Ribble Borough Council & Chorley Council
- Project: Electoral Printing & Postage Services
- Scope: Electoral registration, annual canvass, election printing and postal fulfilment
- Contract Type: Goods Estimated Contract Value: £300,000 (inc. VAT)
- Contract Duration: 2 years + optional 1-year extension
- Contract Dates: 1 January 2027 – 31 December 2028
- Location: Chorley & South Ribble, Lancashire
- Procurement Type: Open Procedure
- Evaluation: 60% Quality | 25% Price | 15% Social Value
- Suitable For: SMEs Enquiry Deadline: 27 July 2026, 12:00pm
- Tender Deadline:3 August 2026, 12:00pm
About this Electoral Printing & Postage Opportunity
South Ribble Borough Council and Chorley Council are seeking a supplier to provide electoral printing and postage services covering both electoral registration and elections. The contract includes annual electoral registration canvass materials alongside year-round electoral print requirements and all scheduled and unscheduled elections.
The contract will run for an initial two years from January 2027, with the option to extend for a further 12 months. Suitable suppliers will need the capability to deliver secure, accurate and time-critical print and mailing services that support statutory electoral processes.
👩💼 Who Could This Be Relevant To?
- Electoral printing specialists
- Commercial print companies
- Mailing and fulfilment providers
- Print management companies
- Direct mail and postal service providers
- Secure document printing specialists
- Government and public sector print suppliers
- SMEs with experience delivering election-related print services
⚡ BidHelp Insight
This contract isn’t just about printing. Buyers will be looking for suppliers who can demonstrate security, accuracy, operational resilience and the ability to meet fixed statutory deadlines. For suppliers already working within public sector print, this contract offers an opportunity to secure recurring work covering both routine electoral registration activity and election periods. With a 60% quality weighting and 15% allocated to social value, bidders should focus on demonstrating experience, operational resilience and service quality rather than competing on price alone.
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