Award

Xpress Software

BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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01 Apr 2026 at 12:41

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves Braintree District Council, which has awarded a contract titled "Xpress Software" in the services category related to software packages and information systems. The procurement was conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a framework agreement, with the award stage being completed. The contract is set to commence on 1 April 2026 and will last until 31 March 2028, with a total value of £46,845. The industry category is closely aligned with improving electoral register maintenance and facilitating elections, with delivery expected in Braintree, England, under the CM7 9HB postcode.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in software development and information systems to enhance their market reach within the public sector. Large enterprises, rather than SMEs or VCSEs, were involved in this procurement cycle, indicating that competition might be best suited to established firms with robust frameworks and capabilities in handling government contracts. The nature of the service aligns with technological advancements in electoral processing, offering suitable prospects for businesses that provide solutions in digitising governmental processes and election management systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Xpress Software

Notice Description

Xpress software for maintaining the Electoral Register and conducting Elections Direct Award through framework

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4acf50ee-26fd-4649-be04-4412c8638b00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/447b44a4-9a48-4692-a5c3-93f7627ec9b3
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
Not specified
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
£46,845 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,845 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Feb 20261 months 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
BRAINTREE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
BRAINTREE
Postcode
CM7 9HB
Post Town
Chelmsford
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Braintree
Electoral Ward
Bocking South
Westminster Constituency
Braintree

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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