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Election Software

ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL

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23 Mar 2026 at 21:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Election Software" contract was conducted by Ashford Borough Council, located in Ashford, England. The contract falls within the software package and information systems industry category. The award tagged contracting stage was initiated on 2026-03-19, with the details published on the 23rd of March, 2026. This contract, valued at £31,816, was awarded to Civica UK Limited through a call-off from a CCS framework agreement, with a targeted contract period beginning on the 1st of April, 2026, and ending on the 31st of March, 2028.

This tender offers ample opportunities for organisations specialising in software solutions, particularly those geared towards public sector technology needs. Companies with a strong background in developing and managing election software can leverage this award to establish their prominence in the regional public procurement landscape. Though the procurement method was selective, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to participate, potentially enhancing their market competitiveness and driving business growth in upcoming government contracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Election Software

Notice Description

Call off contract from CCS framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-47a182d1-45de-41cc-8477-47c33a645f7c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46c2e50-aa76-4fe1-98e5-055840a6c800
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
£31,816 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£31,816 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 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
ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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