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Election Management System

LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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12 Mar 2026 at 10:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for an Election Management System was conducted by Lichfield District Council, located in Lichfield, England. This procurement, classified under the Software package and information systems category with CPV code 48000000, was awarded to CIVICA UK LIMITED on 4th March 2026. The procurement method employed was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. While the tender was completed, the contract period extends from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. Businesses considering engagement in similar future contracts should note the regional focus on the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender had a value of £84,537, indicative of a medium-scale contract.

This tender presents growth opportunities particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), given the stated suitability for such entities by the buyer. This is a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in services within the software and information systems sector to leverage their expertise and expand into public sector collaborations. With reduced barriers due to the selective procurement method, SMEs with existing framework agreements can find similar contracts beneficial for establishing long-term relationships with local councils, such as Lichfield District Council, promoting business growth and diversification.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Election Management System

Notice Description

Election Management System

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-171f9610-691f-46e8-8b71-b32d444a20b8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/04b7b0d8-5f31-41f3-a0cc-ad95801699a6
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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
£84,537 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£56,358 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
24 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 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
LICHFIELD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LICHFIELD
Postcode
WS13 6YX
Post Town
Walsall
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Lichfield
Electoral Ward
Stowe
Westminster Constituency
Lichfield

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

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