Award

Software - Election Management

UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL

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28 Apr 2020 at 14:57

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertains to a licencing agreement titled "Software - Election Management" awarded by Uttlesford District Council, located in Saffron Walden, England. This contract falls within the services category, specifically for compliance software packages (CPV code: 48170000). The award, amounting to £81,000, was made to Civica UK Limited and is effective from 14 February 2020 to 13 February 2025, with options for extension. The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation, which is generally below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 10 December 2019.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for SMEs and larger businesses in the software development and election management industry to engage with local government contracts. Given the technical requirements of compliance software, businesses with expertise in developing and providing such software solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders within this category. The successful establishment and maintenance of a licencing agreement could significantly benefit companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Software - Election Management

Notice Description

A licencing agreement awarded to Civica UK Limited to use their "Xpress" Election processing Software. The contract commences 14 February 2020 for a minimum of five years with options to extend so long as the software remains fit for purpose

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a2609ffb-ecff-426a-8bcd-93171de721ad
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cd5153-9995-44ce-965f-00635d2d0313
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48170000 - Compliance software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2020 - 13 Feb 2025 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
UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Cristine Oakey
Contact Email
coakey@uttlesford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
01799 510451 ext 451

Buyer Location

Locality
SAFFRON WALDEN
Postcode
CB11 4ER
Post Town
Cambridge
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH35 West Essex
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Uttlesford
Electoral Ward
Saffron Walden Audley
Westminster Constituency
North West Essex

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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