DBC (EE) Provision of Election Printing (PME)
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the general supplies sector, with a focus on Printing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the general supplies sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.
Description
The Council are seeking views from experienced suppliers within the market in relation to the service specification for the printing of election and annual canvass requirements.
Dacorum Borough Council's (the Council) Electoral Services Department manages all elections within the area and carries out the annual canvass across the borough. The borough currently includes around 70,000 properties and 115,000 electors. Dacorum is made up of 25 wards and 16 Town and Parish Councils. The Council is also responsible for one parliamentary constituency with 2 other constituencies being undertaken by other local authorities.
Over the next two years Hertfordshire will undergo major reform of local government arrangements, with the removal of the current two-tier systems (i.e. county and district councils) replacing it with unitary authorities. Current timescales state that Dacorum Borough Council will cease to exist and a new unitary will be created from 1st April 2028. The new Unitary Authority will see Dacorum Borough Council partner with St Albans and Hertfordshire County Council.
This market engagement is not a formal procurement process. It is designed to help the Council understand:
• The level of market interest
• Feasible commercial structures
• Innovation in service delivery
There is no commitment required to participate, and Dacorum Borough Council will not be liable for any costs incurred.
We ask all interested parties to respond to the questionnaire via the Council’s e-tendering portal ‘Supply Hertfordshire’. Suppliers must register to use the portal – this is free of charge. Documents can be downloaded from the portal and via this link
https: //in-tendorganiser.co.uk/supplyhertfordshire/aspx/ITLogin.aspx.
The closing date for responses to the questionnaire is midday on Friday 7th August
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on July 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 068334-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Dacorum Borough Council
Dacorum Borough Council has issued 52 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 43 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: July 20, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 068334-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Dacorum Borough Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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