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Mid Sussex District Council Election Management System

HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL

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15 Apr 2026 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

Mid Sussex District Council has successfully completed the procurement process for an Election Management System, with Horsham District Council acting as the buyer. This contract, awarded to CIVICA UK LIMITED, falls under the IT services industry category, specifically consulting, software development, Internet, and support, with delivery expected in the South East region of the United Kingdom. Utilising a call-off from the RM6285 Framework for Back Office Software 2, the contract period will span from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028. Announced on 15th April 2026, the award stage marks the completion of the procurement process, with the declared value standing at £69,375, inclusive of an optional one-year extension.

This contract represents a promising opportunity for large enterprises specialising in IT services to partner with local councils and expand their footprint in the South East region. Companies engaging in software development, consultancy, and IT support will find this award a suitable match for their services, enhancing their portfolio by interfacing with governmental entities. As this contract was directly awarded and involved selective procurement via a framework agreement, businesses already possessing framework abilities or connections may find such opportunities advantageous for strategic business development and client network expansion.

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Notice Title

Mid Sussex District Council Election Management System

Notice Description

This contract is for the Election Management System for Mid Sussex District Council. This has been called off via direct award from the RM6285 Framework for Back Office Software 2. The contract is for 2 years with the option to extend for 1 year only; declared award value is inclusive of the extension year.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/11fa076e-a824-47c9-b49a-b6845d64cc66
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£69,375 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£69,375 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 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
HORSHAM DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAYWARDS HEATH
Postcode
RH16 1SS
Post Town
Redhill
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ28 West Sussex (North East)
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Mid Sussex
Electoral Ward
Haywards Heath Lucastes & Bolnore
Westminster Constituency
Mid Sussex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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