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Elector8 Electoral Management System

EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL

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20 Apr 2026 at 10:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by East Riding of Yorkshire Council, involves the renewal of the Elector8 Electoral Management System spanning three years, with a potential extension for an additional three years. This contract falls under the software package and information systems category, with the delivery location being Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom. The procurement method employed was a direct single tender action, below the threshold, marking the procurement process as complete and the award stage active. The contract valued at £128,205.25 will commence on 1st August 2026 and culminate on 31st July 2032.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for large businesses specialising in software packages and information systems. While the procurement approach was direct and targeted, large enterprises with prior capabilities in electoral management systems have the chance to engage with the East Riding of Yorkshire Council for future renewals or similar ventures. Although SMEs and VCSEs were not highlighted as suitable for this specific opportunity, businesses with technological expertise and extensive resources would be particularly well-suited to compete in such high-value, long-term projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Elector8 Electoral Management System

Notice Description

3 year renewal of Electoral Management System with the option to extend for a further 3 years from 01/07/26 - 31/07/32

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23d0024-983c-42d3-af80-b556bf1d51d2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£128,205 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£128,205 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jul 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Apr 20265 days ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2032 Over 5 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
EAST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BEVERLEY
Postcode
HU17 9BA
Post Town
Hull
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE1 East Yorkshire and Northern Lincolnshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE12 East Riding of Yorkshire
Delivery Location
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Local Authority
East Riding of Yorkshire
Electoral Ward
St Mary's
Westminster Constituency
Beverley and Holderness

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEMOCRACY COUNTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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