Electoral Print Services
Thurrock Council, a local government authority responsible for electoral registration and the conduct of elections, is procuring specialist electoral printing and fulfilment services. The contract covers production of Annual Canvass forms, ballot papers, poll cards and one-piece mailers, postal vote packs, and other statutory or election-specific documents, with provision for ad hoc requirements such as grass skirt notices. The supplier must provide end-to-end postal vote pack fulfilment, including collation, matching, insertion, packaging and distribution, and include all outgoing postage costs for postal vote packs, canvass forms and related communications. Materials and services must comply with electoral legislation, regulations, official guidance and applicable standards while supporting the ERO and Returning Officer to meet prescribed electoral timetables. The estimated contract value is £400,000, with the duration not stated, and delivery is required in the UKH3 region of the United Kingdom. The critical qualification is the ability to deliver compliant electoral printing and fulfilment in accordance with current statutory requirements.
Buyer: Thurrock Council. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 30 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £400k
- Bids close: 26 Oct 2026
- Location: Essex, Thurrock
- Procedure: Open procedure
- Contract period: 4 Jan 2027 to 31 Dec 2030
- Category: Printed matter and related products (22000000)
From the official notice
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.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 26 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £400k.
Who can apply?
Any supplier that meets the buyer's requirements can apply. Check the official notice for conditions.
How do I bid?
Open the official notice, register on the buyer's portal and submit your bid before the deadline.
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