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Political Finance Online

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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27 Jul 2026 at 19:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission commissioned software supply and implementation services to replace its current Party Election Finance online system. The Political Finance Online project is intended to provide a unified, cloud-based solution for political finance, supporting regulatory reform, digital service delivery, transparency, compliance and a better user experience. It addresses fragmented existing systems and modern accessibility, data and automation requirements, while seeking value for money and compliance with procurement regulations. The work is for the Electoral Commission and is associated with its office in London; the delivery postcode is EC1Y 8YZ. This is a services procurement, with the primary classification covering software supply services. The requirement was identified as suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises.

The procurement is complete and was awarded to Cloudsource Ltd on 18 May 2026. The awarded contract value is £1,771,500, with a contract period from 19 May 2026 to 30 December 2028. The tender submission deadline was 18 May 2026 at 23:00. The route was a selective procedure, using a call-off from a framework agreement. The procurement covered a single requirement rather than separately identified lots. The Electoral Commission was the buyer. The award is active, and the contract period matches the awarded period. The published outcome therefore records Cloudsource Ltd as the selected supplier for the Political Finance Online replacement project.

For suppliers assessing future work from the Electoral Commission, this award demonstrates demand for specialist digital delivery in political finance and regulated public services. Credible competitors would need to design, supply and support a unified cloud-based system rather than a standalone software product. Relevant capability includes modernising fragmented services, integrating and managing data, automating regulatory or compliance processes, and delivering accessible digital user experiences. Suppliers should also be able to work within procurement and regulatory requirements while demonstrating value for money. The award to an SME shows that this type of requirement can be delivered by a smaller specialist provider, either independently or with suitable partners. Experience in secure, user-facing government systems and the capacity to support a multi-year service would strengthen a future proposition.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Political Finance Online

Notice Description

Replace the current Party Election Finance (PEF) online system. The Electoral Commission is modernising its political finance systems to improve transparency, compliance, and user experience. The current systems are fragmented and do not meet modern accessibility, data, or automation standards. The PFO project will deliver a unified, cloud-based solution that supports regulatory reform and digital service delivery whilst ensuring value for money and adherence to all applicable procurement regulations.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-8993ce7c-57da-401e-839e-d727b40a9c60
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd7e6af-261b-49b0-8c46-de31f146f08e
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

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

CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,771,500 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20264 months ago
Contract Period
19 May 2026 - 30 Dec 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
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
Postcode Area
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

CLOUDSOURCE LTD

Further Information

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