Tenders/Electoral Print Services

Electoral Print Services

Thurrock Council
Published: Aug 20, 2026
Updated: Aug 20, 2026
Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the governance and public administration and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Elections and Printing. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 400,000.

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 the supply of goods in the governance and public administration sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. 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

This contract is for the provision of specialist electoral printing and fulfilment services to support the statutory responsibilities of the Electoral Registration Officer (ERO) and Returning Officer (RO). The scope includes the production of electoral materials such as Annual Canvass forms, ballot papers, poll cards (including one-piece mailers), postal vote packs, and other election-related documentation required under current electoral legislation. The contract also covers the end-to-end fulfilment of postal vote packs, including the collation, matching, insertion, packaging, and distribution of ballot papers and associated electoral materials. Pricing must include all outgoing postage costs associated with the distribution of postal vote packs, canvass forms, and other statutory electoral communications. Provision must also be available for ad hoc specialist electoral printing requirements, including but not limited to grass skirt notices and other election-specific materials. All printed materials and fulfilment services must comply with the electoral legislation, regulations, guidance, and standards in force at the time of each election, referendum, or annual canvass. The primary objective of the contract is to ensure that the ERO and RO are able to meet all statutory obligations and adhere to prescribed electoral timetables and deadlines.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 20, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 079459-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Thurrock Council

Thurrock Council has issued 72 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 36 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, General Supplies & Services, and Construction & Civil Works. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: August 20, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £400,000 - £400,000. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.

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 079459-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Thurrock Council in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

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Key Details

Estimated Budget
£400,000 - £400,000
Contract Type
Supplies
Eligibility
Firms / Consortiums
Language
English
Reference
079459-2026

Source

uk_fts
uk_fts
Official Source

Contracting Authority

Thurrock Council
🇬🇧United Kingdom

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