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Electoral Management System 2026-28 (RM1557.14)

FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL

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10 Feb 2026 at 15:56

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process was facilitated by Folkestone & Hythe District Council for the provision of an Electoral Management System covering the period from 2026 to 2028. The procurement was executed through a call-off from a framework agreement under Crown Commercial Services framework RM1557.14. The contract sought cloud-based solutions encompassing postal vote scanning, election staffing, and more, primarily under the Software package and information systems sector (CPV Code: 48000000). With procurement initiated in a selective manner, the process reached the award stage on 13th October 2025, concluding the tender period on 18th September 2025. The services are to be delivered in the South East region of the United Kingdom with the contract commencing on 2nd February 2026 and ending on 2nd February 2028, having a total contract value of £80,000.

This tender represents significant potential for business growth, particularly for small to medium enterprises specialising in cloud-based software solutions for electoral systems. As the procurement method involved a selective process through a framework, it allows participants with membership or pre-vetted status a competitive edge. Companies adept in cloud computing and software package solutions and with experience in public sector contracts stand to gain substantially by participating. Targeted towards improving electoral management systems, this opportunity favours those businesses capable of innovating and delivering reliable and effective digital solutions swiftly, thereby enhancing their market presence and fostering growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Electoral Management System 2026-28 (RM1557.14)

Notice Description

Provision of a cloud-based electoral management system to include postal vote scanning, boundary and polling station mapping, canvass and elector registration, candidate registration, venue management, election staffing, and communications with temporary electoral staff. Direct award via Lot 2 (cloud software) of Crown Commercial Services framework RM1557.14 G-Cloud 14 (FTS 2025/S 000-043195)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a95bcca8-023e-4dd8-bdf2-a5b2623cf34f
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
SME

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
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Oct 20254 months ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2026 - 2 Feb 2028 2-3 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
FOLKESTONE & HYTHE DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
FOLKESTONE
Postcode
CT20 2QY
Post Town
Canterbury
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ44 East Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Folkestone and Hythe
Electoral Ward
Folkestone Central
Westminster Constituency
Folkestone and Hythe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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