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Newark and Sherwood District Council Electoral Management Solutions

WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Welland Procurement Unit focuses on sourcing an Electoral Management Software solution to support Newark and Sherwood District Council in managing their electoral registration and election processes. The tender falls under the industry category of software package and information systems (CPV 48000000), and is located in the East Midlands, United Kingdom. This procurement, with a total value of £29,500, was conducted through a selective call-off from a framework agreement and is now complete. The contract period commenced on 1st August 2022 and will conclude on 31st July 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses offering specialised software solutions, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). By participating in similar procurements, businesses can expand their services in the public sector and leverage such contracts for potential growth. The project is particularly suitable for companies with capabilities in developing and implementing comprehensive management solutions that comply with legislative requirements within the public administration sector.

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Notice Title

Newark and Sherwood District Council Electoral Management Solutions

Notice Description

Contract for the provision of an Electoral Management Software solution to enable the authority to manage the electoral registration and election process in accordance with legislative requirements. This contract is a direct award via the Crown Commercial Services Framework reference RM3821, Lot 2c.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/138dcbe2-709c-402a-b342-5b5df46b31e7
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

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

48000000 - Software package and information systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Nov 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2022 - 31 Jul 2025 3-4 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
WELLAND PROCUREMENT UNIT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NEWARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
Postcode
NG24 1BY
Post Town
Nottingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLF East Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLF1 Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLF15 North Nottinghamshire
Delivery Location
TLF East Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Newark and Sherwood
Electoral Ward
Castle
Westminster Constituency
Newark

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

IDOX INFORMATION SERVICES

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

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