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Election Management Software

CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH COUNCIL

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29 Jul 2026 at 14:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Election Management Software" has recently completed, with Cheshire West and Chester Borough Council as the buying authority. This contract was awarded as part of the GCloud-14 Framework within the 'Software package and information systems' industry category, located in England, United Kingdom. Finalised on 29th July 2026, the award marks the end of the tender stage, which had previously closed on 15th July 2026. The contract, valued at £62,400.58, is set to run from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2029, focusing mainly on delivering goods.

This procurement opens a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those that support election management. Firms classified as SMEs and social enterprises (VCSE) would find this opportunity well suited to their capabilities, given the procurement's preference for such entities. Additionally, companies experienced with public sector frameworks, like GCloud, will find themselves well-equipped to provide the necessary solutions to meet the council's needs, fostering potential for business growth and expansion into public sector contracts. Civica UK Limited, a large-scale supplier, has been awarded the contract, illustrating the potential for substantial collaborative partnerships in similar future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Election Management Software

Notice Description

Election Management Software contract awarded through GCloud-14 Framework.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fdf7c346-028e-48ef-b65a-26619aed1b6f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd1063b0-1eb4-423b-8021-b4e3a5921c0b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£62,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
15 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2029 3-4 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
CHESHIRE WEST AND CHESTER BOROUGH 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
ELLESMERE PORT
Postcode
CH65 0BA
Post Town
Chester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD6 Cheshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD63 Cheshire West and Chester
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
Cheshire West and Chester
Electoral Ward
Central & Grange
Westminster Constituency
Ellesmere Port and Bromborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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