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Xpress EMS

SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DIST COUNCIL

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22 Jul 2026 at 07:18

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Summary of the contracting process

South Staffordshire District Council, based in Wolverhampton, has concluded a procurement process titled "Xpress EMS" for electoral management software, intended to support election operations and registration. Categorised under software packages and information systems, the procurement reached the award stage on 21st July 2026 and was valued at £90,000. The contract, using a waiver procurement method, is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and will run until 31st March 2029. Although the procurement was not specifically geared towards small or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it represents a significant investment in services within the software industry. The supplier awarded for this contract is Civica UK Ltd, located in London.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in software development and election management systems. Companies like Civica UK Ltd that have established capabilities in delivering robust, scalable solutions tailored to electoral processes will find such tenders advantageous for diversification and expansion. Engaging in contracts of this nature can not only provide substantial revenue but also reinforce a company's presence and reputation within the government services sector. Business growth can be driven through such strategic partnerships, ensuring long-term engagement and development of new technological solutions in governmental operations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Xpress EMS

Notice Description

Electoral Mangement Software for the running of elections and registration.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c1eaa8c7-12f9-447f-a2ab-9f99340e9d0a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea3a1150-ca3c-42fe-b347-687b2c91c198
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Waiver
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
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 2-3 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
SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DIST COUNCIL
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
WOLVERHAMPTON
Postcode
WV8 1PX
Post Town
Wolverhampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG24 Staffordshire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
South Staffordshire
Electoral Ward
Codsall
Westminster Constituency
Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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