Gloucestershire County Electoral Print Contract

Cotswold District Council

Published: Aug 17, 2026

Updated: Aug 17, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the general supplies and governance and public administration 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 1.2 million. Proposals must be submitted before September 16, 2026.

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 general supplies sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The six district-level authorities in Gloucestershire are working together to procure a printing contract for all election and electoral registration requirements. The contract will be between the supplier and the six authorities[DR2.1][LG2.2] (Cotswold District Council, Cheltenham Borough Council, Forest of Dean District Council, Stroud District Council, Tewkesbury Borough Council, Gloucester City Council), with Cotswold District Council as the lead authority (“Lead Authority”). The procurement process and subsequent contract will be managed by the Electoral Services Manager of Cotswold District Council. The existing contract for election and registration printing is due to finish in January 2027. The new contract is split into two areas: election printing and electoral registration and will follow legislative requirements for printing. The contract will be for 3 years with the option to extend for a further 2 years (plus 1, plus 1) from the start of the contract which is expected to be 31 January 2027

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on August 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 078260-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Cotswold District Council

Cotswold District Council has issued 18 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 12 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Environment & Climate, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: August 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £1,242,765 - £1,242,765. 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 078260-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is September 16, 2026. You have 30 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Cotswold District 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 Supplies contract in the General Supplies & Services sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.