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Electoral Management System - Ashfield District Council

NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

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02 Apr 2026 at 11:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the Electoral Management System at Ashfield District Council was undertaken by Nottinghamshire County Council. This involves a direct award through YPO 1095 to renew election management software. The contracting authority is based in Nottingham, England, and operates within the industry category of Software package and information systems, with a total contract value of £60,000. The award stage is complete, with the contract having commenced on the 1st of April 2026 and due to end on the 31st of March 2028. The procurement method was direct, favouring streamlined engagement and award conditions, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

This tender presents opportunities for SMEs in the software services sector to expand their clientele by delivering solutions that meet public sector requirements. Businesses specialising in electoral management or information systems could be well-positioned to offer value and innovation. The direct award mechanism indicates potential for developing long-term relationships with government bodies like Nottinghamshire County Council, enhancing business growth through partnerships in the public sphere. Civica UK Ltd, appointed as the supplier, is already participating at a large scale, highlighting the competitive landscape and potential for collaboration or sub-contracting within similar projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Electoral Management System - Ashfield District Council

Notice Description

Election Management Software renewal - direct award through YPO 1095

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef292e0f-b34f-4132-9134-ad29701ebb70
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/904f7998-11aa-4000-97c8-7eedb0de93e3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£60,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 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
NOTTINGHAMSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NOTTINGHAM
Postcode
NG2 7QP
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)
TLF16 South Nottinghamshire
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
Rushcliffe
Electoral Ward
Trent Bridge
Westminster Constituency
Rushcliffe

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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