Planning

Digitisation of Polling Stations

WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL

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Planning

23 Oct 2023 at 12:20

Planning

23 Oct 2023 at 12:03

Summary of the contracting process

The West Lancashire Borough Council is planning a procurement process for the digitisation of polling stations. The title of the tender is "Digitisation of Polling Stations." The industry category is "Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages." The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with a future notice date set for 30th November 2023. The contract period is from 23rd October to 30th November 2023, and the location is in England, United Kingdom.

This tender offers an opportunity for businesses providing solutions related to office equipment, software packages, and analysis services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for this tender. West Lancashire Borough Council is the buying organization, seeking a digital polling solution to enhance the election process, offering visibility, accuracy, and efficiency for administrators. Businesses in the technology and software sectors with experience in delivering software solutions through electronic devices may find this tender suitable for their expertise.

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Notice Title

Digitisation of Polling Stations

Notice Description

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ONLY West Lancashire Borough Council ("The Council") is requesting information from potential providers of solutions in relation to the digitisation of polling stations. To support the Council in the delivery of elections, a digital polling solution is desired to improve the Polling Station process for both voters and staff, whilst also providing greater visibility, accuracy, and efficiency for administrators. WLBC require delivery of a software solution through computer tablet, or other similar electronic device, ideally supplied on loan by the vendor, with relevant device protection and power supply, fully enabled with any required software, features, and mobile and/or Wi-Fi connectivity.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e1ac13ab-6ea4-4c4d-bdd7-099fc69d867f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/589cd15c-f8ca-4762-baf8-87bcbe7d5a7f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

30 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

48 - Software package and information systems

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

30000000 - Office and computing machinery, equipment and supplies except furniture and software packages

30190000 - Various office equipment and supplies

48000000 - Software package and information systems

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Nov 2023Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 Oct 2023 - 23 Nov 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEST LANCASHIRE BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
J Burrows
Contact Email
procurement@westlancs.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1695

Buyer Location

Locality
ORMSKIRK
Postcode
L39 2SA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD47 Chorley and West Lancashire
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
West Lancashire
Electoral Ward
Ormskirk East
Westminster Constituency
West Lancashire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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