Closing soon4 days left · closes midday, Friday 2 October 2026

Postal Vote Printing for Elections

In brief

Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is looking for suppliers for postal and courier and printing work (Yorkshire and the Humber).

The estimated value is £165,000 excluding VAT.

The contract runs for 5 years, up to 6 years with extensions, starting 1 January 2027.

The buyer says it is suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.

Bids close at midday, Friday 2 October 2026.

Built from the notice's own fields. Always check the official notice before you bid.

Key dates

Competition

Typical: a median of 3 bids per contract for this buyer (from 10 awards in the last 12 months).

Provision of a specialist elections printing service for Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council

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Can you prepare a good bid in 4 days?That is tight, especially for a first bid with this buyer.
Is a contract of about £165,000 a size you can deliver?Buyers often check that your turnover is comfortably larger than the yearly contract value.
Can you deliver in Yorkshire and the Humber?Check the delivery locations in the tender documents.
Are you registered on the Central Digital Platform?You need to be registered to take part under the Procurement Act 2023.
The buyer says this suits small businesses.A good sign if you are an SME, but check the requirements.

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Register your organisation on the Central Digital Platform (through Find a Tender) if you have not already. Suppliers need to be registered to take part in procurements under the Procurement Act 2023.
Submit your bid through the buyer's e-tendering portal: uk.eu-supply.com.
Send clarification questions before midday, Friday 25 September 2026.
Make sure your bid arrives before midday, Friday 2 October 2026. Late bids are usually rejected.

Procurements

Awards

Closes 9Dec
Post Office Branch - Honley
Post Office LimitedYorkshire and the HumberPostal and courier
Open72 days leftLow competitionSuitable for SMEs
£8,000estimated
Closes 17Jun
Post Office Branch - Penny Hill
Post Office LimitedYorkshire and the HumberPostal and courier
Open262 days leftLow competitionSuitable for SMEs
£8,000estimated

From notice 083298-2026 on Find a Tender, first published 3 September 2026. We last checked for changes on 28 September 2026.