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Provision of Modern Polling Software and Equipment to Support Council Elections

WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL

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04 Jun 2026 at 13:08

Summary of the contracting process

Wealden District Council has awarded a contract for the "Provision of Modern Polling Software and Equipment to Support Council Elections" to MODERN DEMOCRACY LIMITED. The procurement falls under the industry category of services, specifically targeting industry-specific software packages and software programming and consultancy services. The contract, with the procurement method being direct and below the threshold - without competition, has been completed and was initiated on the 27th of February 2026. It will run until the 31st of December 2030, with possibilities for extension to 2034. This initiative is located in the United Kingdom, specifically serving the UKJ region. Key details, including the procurement's legal basis referenced as 2023/54, ensure compliance with legislative standards.

This tender offers substantial growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in electoral technologies and digital solutions, including SMEs. MODERN DEMOCRACY LIMITED, characterised as an SME, exemplifies the type of company well-positioned to compete for similar future procurements. Such opportunities not only provide a platform for expanding business portfolios but also ensure participation in enhancing public sector efficiencies through technology. Engaging in these contracts grants companies visibility and credibility within the governmental and electoral technology sectors, nurturing long-term strategic partnerships with entities like Wealden District Council.

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Notice Title

Provision of Modern Polling Software and Equipment to Support Council Elections

Notice Description

Wealden District Council appointed Modern Democracy Ltd to provide with polling software and equipment to support the elections.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06ad9d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052847-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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

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


CPV Codes

48100000 - Industry specific software package

72200000 - Software programming and consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£132,120 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Feb 20263 months ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2026 - 31 Dec 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WEALDEN DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
HAILSHAM
Postcode
BN27 2AX
Post Town
Brighton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ22 East Sussex CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wealden
Electoral Ward
Hailsham Central
Westminster Constituency
Sussex Weald

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MODERN DEMOCRACY

Further Information

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