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Core Election Management System - CIVICA Express

MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL

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05 Feb 2026 at 15:58

Summary of the contracting process

Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central government public authority, recently completed the procurement process for the "Core Election Management System - CIVICA Express" project. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The procurement stage reached its completion on 5th February 2026, with a contract signed on 29th January 2026. The procurement method was classified as "below threshold - unknown," indicating a smaller scale procurement process. The system, managed at a regional level, is intended for use within the UKC1 region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, inclusive of potential 24-month extensions.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale IT service providers, like CIVICA UK LIMITED, who have been awarded the contract, to further establish their expertise and footprint within the public sector. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses specialising in election management systems and related IT solutions can leverage this opportunity for growth by showcasing their capabilities in managing complex public service technologies. There is potential for further business growth through renewal opportunities, providing a stable and ongoing engagement for qualified service providers in the field of election management services.

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Notice Title

Core Election Management System - CIVICA Express

Notice Description

Xpress Core Election Management System * Xpress Register * Xpress Management * Xpress Count * Xpress General and Election Scanning * Xpress Mobile Election App (MEA)Xpress ALDM

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06494a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010630-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - unknown
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£23,839 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
jonathan_williams@middlesbrough.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
MIDDLESBROUGH
Postcode
TS1 9FT
Post Town
Cleveland
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC32 South Teesside
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Middlesbrough
Electoral Ward
Newport
Westminster Constituency
Middlesbrough and Thornaby East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CIVICA

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