Award

AT1315 Electoral Management System

LUTON COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

17 Jun 2025 at 09:39

Tender

24 Oct 2024 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

Luton Council is overseeing a public procurement process for an "AT1315 Electoral Management System" aimed at enhancing their software package and information systems within the region of UKH21. The procurement, under the industry category of goods, involves an open procedure with a careful selection based on a 40% cost and 60% quality evaluation criteria. The latest procurement stage is the awarding stage, with the active contract having been signed on 19 May 2025. Key dates include the prior tender end date, which was set on 25 November 2024. The procurement seeks to ensure system compatibility with portals from the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC) and involves a contract period of 1080 days, with renewal options available.

This tender calls for businesses that specialise in software development, particularly those with capabilities in delivering high-quality management systems for electoral processes. The opportunity is particularly suited for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) that can meet the demand for quality technology solutions, as demonstrated by Democracy Counts Limited, the successful supplier in this award. This procurement not only provides an excellent platform for businesses to establish strong public sector links but also offers potential for long-term collaboration given the contract's duration and renewal options, fostering sustainable business growth.

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Notice Title

AT1315 Electoral Management System

Notice Description

Electoral Management System

Lot Information

Lot 1

Electoral Management System

Renewal: 2 x 12 months

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b0fb
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032834-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£240,230 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LUTON COUNCIL
Contact Name
Ms Kasia Kosciuszko
Contact Email
kasia.kosciuszko@luton.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1582548087

Buyer Location

Locality
LUTON
Postcode
LU1 2BQ
Post Town
Luton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH21 Luton
Delivery Location
TLH21 Luton

Local Authority
Luton
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Luton South and South Bedfordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEMOCRACY COUNTS

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