Award

Provision of Election Software System

SALFORD CITY COUNCIL

This public procurement record has 1 release in its history.

Award

21 Jan 2026 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process was led by Salford City Council for the provision of an election software system. Categorised under software package and information systems, this tender aimed to ensure effective software support for electoral processes. Notably, the procurement was conducted via a limited method, awarding the contract without prior publication of a call for competition, as the process fell outside standard directive scopes. The contract, valued at £80,112, was awarded to Civica, and the agreement was signed on 11th December 2025. The main delivery region is UKD3, covering Manchester and surrounding areas, with Salford City Council acting as the buying organisation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for large software businesses specialising in election systems, particularly those experienced in dealing with regional or local authorities. The award was based on price criteria, indicating competitive pricing can be advantageous in similar future tenders. Though specific opportunities for SME involvement in this particular tender were not recorded, SMEs with innovative solutions may leverage similar initiatives, as regional authorities frequently aim to improve operational efficiency in public service delivery.

Find more tenders on our Open Data Platform.
How relevant is this notice?

D3 Tenders Premium

Win More Public Sector Contracts

AI-powered tender discovery, pipeline management, and market intelligence — everything you need to grow your public sector business.

Notice Title

Provision of Election Software System

Notice Description

Without effective software the Returning Officer/Electoral Registration Officer will be unable to meet their statutory obligations to deliver effective elections and electoral registration.

Procurement Information

YPO Software Solutions 1095

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-060af9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005254-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for 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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,112 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 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
SALFORD CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
Lauren Spencer
Contact Email
lauren.spencer@salford.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M27 5DA
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD34 Greater Manchester South West
Delivery Location
TLD3 Greater Manchester

Local Authority
Salford
Electoral Ward
Swinton & Wardley
Westminster Constituency
Worsley and Eccles

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

Download

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

{
    "tag": [
        "compiled"
    ],
    "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-060af9-2026-01-21T12:27:45Z",
    "date": "2026-01-21T12:27:45Z",
    "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-060af9",
    "initiationType": "tender",
    "tender": {
        "id": "S1077",
        "legalBasis": {
            "id": "32014L0024",
            "scheme": "CELEX"
        },
        "title": "Provision of Election Software System",
        "status": "complete",
        "classification": {
            "scheme": "CPV",
            "id": "48000000",
            "description": "Software package and information systems"
        },
        "mainProcurementCategory": "goods",
        "description": "Without effective software the Returning Officer/Electoral Registration Officer will be unable to meet their statutory obligations to deliver effective elections and electoral registration.",
        "lots": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "description": "Election software",
                "awardCriteria": {
                    "criteria": [
                        {
                            "type": "price"
                        }
                    ]
                },
                "hasOptions": false,
                "status": "cancelled"
            }
        ],
        "items": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "deliveryAddresses": [
                    {
                        "region": "UKD3"
                    }
                ],
                "relatedLot": "1"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethod": "limited",
        "procurementMethodDetails": "Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition",
        "coveredBy": [
            "GPA"
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationaleClassifications": [
            {
                "id": "D_OUTSIDE_SCOPE",
                "scheme": "TED_PT_AWARD_CONTRACT_WITHOUT_CALL",
                "description": "The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive"
            }
        ],
        "procurementMethodRationale": "YPO Software Solutions 1095"
    },
    "awards": [
        {
            "id": "005254-2026-1",
            "relatedLots": [
                "1"
            ],
            "status": "active",
            "suppliers": [
                {
                    "id": "GB-COH-01628868",
                    "name": "Civica"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "parties": [
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-165130",
            "name": "Salford City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Salford City Council",
                "noIdentifierRationale": "notOnAnyRegister"
            },
            "address": {
                "streetAddress": "Civic Centre, Chorley Road, Swinton",
                "locality": "Manchester",
                "region": "UKD34",
                "postalCode": "M275DA",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "contactPoint": {
                "name": "Lauren Spencer",
                "email": "lauren.spencer@salford.gov.uk"
            },
            "roles": [
                "buyer"
            ],
            "details": {
                "url": "https://www.salford.gov.uk/",
                "classifications": [
                    {
                        "id": "REGIONAL_AUTHORITY",
                        "scheme": "TED_CA_TYPE",
                        "description": "Regional or local authority"
                    },
                    {
                        "id": "01",
                        "scheme": "COFOG",
                        "description": "General public services"
                    }
                ]
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-COH-01628868",
            "name": "Civica",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Civica",
                "id": "01628868",
                "scheme": "GB-COH"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "London",
                "region": "UKI",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "supplier"
            ],
            "details": {
                "scale": "large"
            }
        },
        {
            "id": "GB-FTS-4110",
            "name": "Salford City Council",
            "identifier": {
                "legalName": "Salford City Council"
            },
            "address": {
                "locality": "Salford",
                "countryName": "United Kingdom"
            },
            "roles": [
                "reviewBody"
            ]
        }
    ],
    "buyer": {
        "id": "GB-FTS-165130",
        "name": "Salford City Council"
    },
    "contracts": [
        {
            "id": "005254-2026-1",
            "awardID": "005254-2026-1",
            "status": "active",
            "value": {
                "amount": 80112,
                "currency": "GBP"
            },
            "dateSigned": "2025-12-11T00:00:00Z"
        }
    ],
    "bids": {
        "statistics": [
            {
                "id": "1",
                "measure": "bids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 1
            },
            {
                "id": "2",
                "measure": "smeBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            },
            {
                "id": "3",
                "measure": "electronicBids",
                "relatedLot": "1",
                "value": 0
            }
        ]
    },
    "language": "en"
}