Award

Election Management Software

DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL

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Award

04 Feb 2026 at 10:07

Summary of the contracting process

Dover District Council has completed the procurement process for an Election Management Software, intended to enhance their information systems over a three-year contractual period, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement, classified under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category, took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £91,000, was awarded to FCS Software Solutions Ltd through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commences on 2nd March 2026 and concludes on 1st March 2029, following the tender period which ended on 9th January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity within the public sector for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive election management solutions. With a focus on streamlining electoral processes through technology, the awarded contract provides an avenue for organisations like FCS Software Solutions Ltd to demonstrate expertise and leverage this success to secure similar opportunities in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from engaging in such procurement processes, as the council acknowledges the capacity of SMEs to contribute effectively to public service improvement.

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Notice Title

Election Management Software

Notice Description

Contract Award for Election Management Software for three years with the option to extend for a further one year

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03211525-9e56-4bd5-9819-4795f9b6bbee
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff886956-c3fe-40d6-8b84-4a82db822878
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DOVER
Postcode
CT16 3PJ
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Dover
Electoral Ward
Whitfield
Westminster Constituency
Dover and Deal

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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