Award

AGMA Electoral Management System

TRAFFORD COUNCIL

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Award

10 Jan 2019 at 10:18

Award Notice
Tender

07 Aug 2018 at 16:38

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Trafford Council is leading the procurement process for the "AGMA Electoral Management System," a contract valued at £672,000, which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. This open procedure aims to establish a comprehensive electoral registration and elections management system, inclusive of support and maintenance, to aid Returning Officers in meeting legislative requirements. The tender period ended on 10th September 2018, while the contract commenced on 8th January 2019 and is scheduled to conclude on 7th January 2023. This initiative also involves multiple local authorities in Greater Manchester, including Bury, Manchester, and Wigan, among others.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, that specialise in software development and electoral management systems. Competitive firms with expertise in providing tailored solutions that comply with government legislation will find this tender particularly relevant. Establishing relationships with local authorities and demonstrating capability in handling complex electoral processes can significantly enhance market presence and future growth prospects in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AGMA Electoral Management System

Notice Description

The contract is for the provision of an electoral registration and elections management system and elections management system including associated support and maintenance capable of managing all aspects of elections and electoral registration processes in accordance with current and future legislation and to enable Returning Officers / Electoral Registration Officer to meet statutory deadlines. The lead authority for this procurement exercise is Trafford Council on behalf of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA). AGMA is a partnership between 10 Local Authorities and other public sector bodies within the Greater Manchester Area. In addition, AGMA has a number of associate members from Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas. The Local Authority letting the agreement (Trafford Council) will be establishing this agreement by or on behalf of those AGMA members, associate members and the associate bodies linked to these Authorities. Participating local authorities in this contract include Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan, plus associate AGMA members, Blackpool (will be joining 1st July 2019) and Blackburn with Darwen. It is conceivable that AGMA membership and associate membership may change over the life of the AGREEMENT, and hence either expand or contract the list of contracting bodies eligible to use this Agreement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-08e7437b-85aa-4db9-afc9-f4d214a7d1a6
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71662164-fa45-498b-aa39-7a189add40fa
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

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
£672,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£672,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
8 Jan 2019 - 7 Jan 2023 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TRAFFORD COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
STRETFORD
Postcode
M32 0TH
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Trafford
Electoral Ward
Gorse Hill & Cornbrook
Westminster Constituency
Stretford and Urmston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

IDOX GROUP

XPRESS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

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