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Electoral Management Software - AWARD

OXFORD CITY COUNCIL

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AwardUpdate

22 Oct 2025 at 13:41

AwardUpdate

22 Oct 2025 at 13:40

Award

28 May 2025 at 10:33

Summary of the contracting process

Oxford City Council has completed the procurement process for an Electoral Management Software system, a venture requiring an industry-specific software package. The Council, serving the city of Oxford, engaged in an open procedure for this acquisition. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, the project commenced on 21st May 2025 and will run until the end of May 2030, post-award to FCS Software Solutions Limited. The tender, classified under CPV code 48100000 for industry-specific software, transitioned through to the award stage, completed with an award update published on 22nd October 2025, marking the process as complete.

This procurement presents a valuable business growth opportunity for software firms, particularly SMEs, as Oxford City Council specifically highlighted their suitability for this tender. Suppliers were expected to demonstrate capabilities in delivering comprehensive electoral management solutions, advising on election logistics and registration compliance. The open procedure method facilitates potential partners to bid transparently, fostering an equitable competition environment. Businesses focusing on software packages and information systems could benefit significantly from such opportunities, enhancing their portfolio and engaging in public sector collaborations.

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Notice Title

Electoral Management Software - AWARD

Notice Description

An electoral management software system. The service is for the provision of software in order to run elections and electoral registration within legislation and good practice. Oxford City Council is the democratically elected body for Oxford with 48 Councillors. The Council is committed to providing accountability and effectiveness of its service delivery through its scrutiny, audit and area committees. The Council is a District Council, with responsibilities for running local planning, housing, environmental health, electoral registration, waste collection, leisure and parks services, markets and fairs, tourism and cemeteries for the city of Oxford. In partnership with other public, private, and voluntary agencies the Council provides a wide range of services for approximately 140,818 residents and approximately 55,238 households spread over 24 wards. (Figures as of 2021 Census).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5d890c25-4f2e-439c-8a82-517a179a380b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f45480-6fe8-4284-9ece-a692608e8fe3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

48100000 - Industry specific software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£216,665 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jan 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
20 May 2025 - 22 May 2030 Over 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
OXFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
OXFORD
Postcode
OX1 1BX
Post Town
Oxford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Oxford
Electoral Ward
Holywell
Westminster Constituency
Oxford West and Abingdon

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FCS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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