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Election Management Software Renewal

SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL

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26 Mar 2026 at 09:55

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Election Management Software Renewal" contract was conducted by South Tyneside Council. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software package and information systems, and is located in South Shields, England, postal code NE33 2RL. The procurement method used was selective, specifically as a call-off from the YPO 1095 Framework, lot 5. The tender phase concluded on 19th March 2026, with the award phase finalised on 20th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027, with a possibility of a 12-month extension. The key contact at South Tyneside Council is Marie Cairns.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in election management and software systems. With a total contract value of £36,288, this tender is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The involvement in a framework agreement provides businesses with a potential stable revenue stream and the opportunity to establish a working relationship with a local council. Companies with the capability and expertise in software package and information systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

Election Management Software Renewal

Notice Description

Civica Xpress Election Management System * Xpress Register * Xpress Management * Xpress Count * Xpress General and Election Scanning * Xpress Mobile Election App (MEA) * Xpress ALDM Including Xpress Support Services Additional information: Direct award - YPO 1095 Framework - lot 5

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474559f8-32c0-48cd-a786-aeb110bf7534
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, VCSE
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
£18,144 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£36,288 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
SOUTH SHIELDS
Postcode
NE33 2RL
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Tyneside
Electoral Ward
Beacon and Bents
Westminster Constituency
South Shields

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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