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Purview Delivery

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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10 Apr 2026 at 14:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission (EC) has completed a procurement process for the provision of Purview Delivery Services, awarding the contract to Phoenix Software Limited. This procurement, categorized under IT services including consulting, software development, internet, and support, utilized a selective procurement method through a call-off from the G-Cloud 14 framework. The contract, valued at £84,000, covers the period from 1st February 2026 to 26th October 2026, with services to be delivered in London (postcode EC1Y8YZ). The process reached the award stage on 8th January 2026, with the official contract award published on 10th April 2026.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses looking to expand in the IT services sector, particularly those specialising in consulting and software development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities, as highlighted by the successful bid from Phoenix Software Limited, an SME itself. The procurement process was designed to ensure the alignment of high-quality service delivery with the EC's requirements, presenting an attractive avenue for IT firms aiming to collaborate with public sector bodies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purview Delivery

Notice Description

This report presents the details of the procurement process undertaken for the provision of Purview Delivery Services for the Electoral Commission (EC) and seeks formal approval to award the contract to the recommended supplier. The objective of this procurement exercise was to secure a high-quality provider that aligns with the EC's requirements, while ensuring value for money and adherence to all applicable procurement regulations. A number of procurement routes were considered (refer to Section 3 for further information). After careful consideration, G-Cloud 14 was identified as the most appropriate procurement vehicle.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16126316-a812-454e-947d-a1569a75c895
Current Stage
Award
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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£84,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jan 20263 months ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2026 - 26 Oct 2026 6-12 months
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
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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