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CPU 8041 Electoral Services Software

NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL

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05 Mar 2026 at 13:59

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Summary of the contracting process

Nottingham City Council has completed the procurement process for its Electoral Services Software, covering both electoral registration and election management, along with a mobile canvassing application. This procurement falls within the software package and information systems category, specifically targeting the East Midlands region in the United Kingdom. The procurement was executed using an open procedure above the monetary threshold, with the final contract awarded on 31 March 2026, following a tender period that concluded on the same day. The contract period will extend from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2030. Nottingham City Council initiated this tender on behalf of the buyer, with Sana Iqbal as the point of contact.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth in sectors dealing with software solutions for electoral management. The contract was awarded to CIVICA UK LIMITED, a large-scale supplier, indicative of the potential scale of this project which encompasses software development, regular maintenance, and hosting services. Businesses specialising in software packages, particularly those with experience in governmental contracts, can consider entering similar tenders in the future as this procurement reflects substantial demand within the public sector for specialised software systems. Although not particularly suited for SMEs or VCSEs, larger enterprises in IT systems and software solutions should find this domain advantageous for expanding their market presence.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

CPU 8041 Electoral Services Software

Notice Description

Electoral Registration & Election Management Software Mobile Canvassing Application (21 x tablets, with MCA Services plus annual hosting & maintenance

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8aeaa9e7-7671-46a3-b841-d76666906956
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NOTTINGHAM CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 3NG
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF14 Nottingham
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Nottingham
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Nottingham East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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