Award

YPO Framework Call Off - Software Application Solutions 1095

BLACKPOOL COUNCIL

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17 Dec 2025 at 12:00

Summary of the contracting process

Blackpool Council has recently completed a procurement process for the supply of electoral management software under the YPO Framework Call Off - Software Application Solutions 1095. The tender, classified under CPV code 72268000, focused on software supply services within the services category. The award, valued at £85,000, was made on 5th December 2025 to Civica UK Limited. This process, executed through a limited procurement method without prior competition, was conducted in collaboration with Greater Manchester Authorities, each entering their respective contracts. The location specified for delivery is within the UKD42 region, highlighting a regional focus in procurement.

This tender can create significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software services, particularly those providing electoral management solutions. The focus on quality and social value presents an avenue for suppliers to showcase innovative software solutions that cater to electoral management needs effectively. The procurement process favours companies like Civica UK Limited, classified as a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), indicating potential advantages for SMEs in this sector. Businesses interested in competing in future similar tenders may benefit from understanding the procurement dynamics with local authorities and frameworks like YPO to strategically position themselves for growth.

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Notice Title

YPO Framework Call Off - Software Application Solutions 1095

Notice Description

Electoral Management Software

Procurement Information

This award is a call off from the YPO Framework 1095 - Software Application Solutions (Award notice 2023/S 000-005916). The call-off was in conjunction with Greater Manchester Authorities with each Authority entering in to their own contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f7ae
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083766-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£85,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Dec 20252 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
BLACKPOOL COUNCIL
Contact Name
Sarah Gordon
Contact Email
sarah.gordon@blackpool.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1253478373

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKPOOL
Postcode
FY1 1NB
Post Town
Blackpool
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD42 Blackpool
Delivery Location
TLD42 Blackpool

Local Authority
Blackpool
Electoral Ward
Talbot
Westminster Constituency
Blackpool South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

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