Electoral Services Specialist Printing Contract

Bristol City Council
South West
Open procedure
17 February 2027 to 16 February 2031

Production of statutory election and electoral registration print materials, specifically ballot papers, postal vote packs and registration forms. The notice does not specify quantities, formats, security features, delivery schedules or distribution requirements.

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Closes in 29 days· 10 November 2026

Estimated value: £3.6m; Buyer estimate
Published: 6 October 2026; Find a Tender
Deadline: 10 November 2026; 29 days left
Contract length: 48 months; Ends 16 February 2031

What the buyer is asking for

Specialist printing and production of statutory election and electoral registration materials, including ballot papers, postal vote packs and registration forms.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
6 October 2026
Deadline for bids29 days left
10 November 2026
Contract awardedUsually published within a few months
Contract starts
17 February 2027

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The buyer

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How it compares

9.9× the typical election printing contract (£364k).

Open for 35 days, longer than most election printing tenders (32 days).

Cite this tender

Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3874340/electoral-services-specialist-printing-contract
Buyer reference: DN831618
Open contracting ID: ocds-h6vhtk-0781df
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Bristol City Council. Electoral Services Specialist Printing Contract. Tender, 6 October 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3874340/electoral-services-specialist-printing-contract (accessed 12 October 2026).