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Elections Software

WYRE COUNCIL

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14 Apr 2026 at 15:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Elections Software has been completed by Wyre Council, located in Poulton-le-Fylde, England (postal code FY67PU). The contract relates to software-related services under the CPV classification 72260000. It involves the acquisition of the Xpress Core Election Management System with an award value of £68,584 to CIVICA UK LIMITED. The procurement leverages a call-off from a framework agreement, suggestive of a selective procurement method. The contract period spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2030, with the award being active as of 26th March 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for suppliers specialising in election management software solutions to expand their portfolios and gain institutional clients such as Wyre Council. Companies looking to leverage framework agreements and engage in public sector contracts would find this tender advantageous for business growth. The emphasis on software-related services indicates a suitable opportunity for SMEs to provide innovative and efficient solutions in public sector election management, with potential long-term collaborative prospects.

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Notice Title

Elections Software

Notice Description

Xpress Core Election Management System including: Xpress Register Xpress Management Xpress Count Xpress General and Election Scanning Xpress Mobile Election App (MEA) Xpress ALDM

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-44f84625-d2b8-4b68-879f-b351afc59a0b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3511003d-1972-403c-84f0-ca4a60a34411
Current Stage
Award
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72260000 - Software-related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£68,584 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2030 4-5 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
WYRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
POULTON-LE-FYLDE
Postcode
FY6 7PU
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD44 Lancaster and Wyre
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wyre
Electoral Ward
Breck
Westminster Constituency
Fylde

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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