Award

Election Services

EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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07 Aug 2025 at 14:39

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, titled "Election Services," has reached the award stage. This contract involves engaging an independent returning office for elections and falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, and without competition, indicating a more streamlined selection process. The tender attracted Civica Election Services Ltd as the successful supplier. The contract commenced on 8th August 2025 and extends until 31st December 2026. This project is based in Colchester, United Kingdom, and is tagged under public authority central government.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those experienced in election-related services. Larger firms like Civica Election Services Ltd have demonstrated their preparedness and competitive edge to deliver in this domain, benefitting from the direct award process. SMEs with similar capabilities could look for similar contracts with public organisations to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their unique competencies within the government sector.

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Notice Title

Election Services

Notice Description

Undertaken the role of independent returning office for the elections

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058397
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047009-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,150 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jul 20257 months ago
Contract Period
7 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@esneft.nhs.ul
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COLCHESTER
Postcode
CO4 5JL
Post Town
Colchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH3 Essex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Colchester
Electoral Ward
Mile End
Westminster Constituency
Colchester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES

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