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Development of Digital Elections Services

MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) in England has awarded a contract for the development of digital election services. The procurement was conducted using selective methods through a call-off from the Crown Commercial Service's Digital & Legacy Application Services framework, Lot 3 (RM6335). The award, valued at £63,700,000, was published on 9th March 2026, and the contract commenced on the same day, with a duration until 8th March 2033. The services are classified under the information technology category (CPV 72222300) and will be delivered across the United Kingdom, encompassing expertise in delivery, implementation, and various specialised tech disciplines.

This tender represents significant opportunities for large-scale IT service providers, especially those with expertise in product management, user research, and technical architecture. The contract is poised to advance the government's manifesto commitments, promoting continuous innovation and enhancement of existing services. While the call-off framework favours well-established organisations over SMEs or VCSEs due to the contract scale, businesses with suitable capabilities and resources can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolio in public sector digital transformations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Development of Digital Elections Services

Notice Description

The supplier will help the MHCLG Elections team deliver the government's manifesto commitments and other priorities, alongside continuing to iterate and improve our existing products and services. Requirements will vary from a full multi-disciplinary team to individual(s) to complement an existing team for a short to medium period. The supplier shall provide expertise in delivery and implementation, product management, discovery and user research, business analysis, service design, development, testing and technical architecture. We expect to have a number of concurrent requirements of different sizes running through this contract, but this will vary based on need. Additional information: This is a call-off from Lot 3 of the Crown Commercial Service's Digital & Legacy Application Services (DALAS) framework (RM6335).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/59cad0c5-0bf0-4f80-96b3-d3d2845b97a7
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
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72222300 - Information technology services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£63,700,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£63,700,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
9 Mar 2026 - 8 Mar 2033 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
MINISTRY OF HOUSING, COMMUNITIES AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ATOS IT SERVICES

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