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Election Management System

BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL

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03 Feb 2026 at 23:10

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council involves the provision of an Election Management System. This contract falls under the "goods" category, specifically for software packages and information systems, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 3 February 2026 to DEMOCRACY COUNTS LIMITED, who will serve as the supplier. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and the contract is planned to run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a total value of £38,195 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for businesses specialising in software development and information systems. Although the procurement method did not include competition, businesses interested in similar future projects can benefit by preparing capabilities in providing management systems and engaging with public authorities like Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, given the successful awarding of this contract to a similar-scale supplier. This underscores the value of building expertise in public-sector related software solutions and fostering relationships with local government bodies.

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Notice Title

Election Management System

Notice Description

Provision of Election Management System

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0615fe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009714-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
£38,195 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
James Morris
Contact Email
jamesmorris1@barnsley.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 01226000000

Buyer Location

Locality
BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode
S70 2TA
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE33 Barnsley
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Barnsley
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Barnsley North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DEMOCRACY COUNTS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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