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PROVISION OF ELECTORAL SERVICES

The Crofting Commission

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jun 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 May 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Crofting Commission, based in Inverness, has completed an open procurement process for the provision of electoral services necessary for upcoming elections set for March 2027. This procurement, under the industry category of environmental protection, sought an independent and experienced organisation to manage the duties of the Returning Officer, ensuring both transparency and secrecy of the ballot. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with a contract valued at £62,086 signed on 25th June 2026, following a tender that closed on 9th June 2026. The process was facilitated through an open procedure within the UKM region, involving electronic submissions and falling under the main procurement category of services.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electoral services, particularly those capable of leveraging technology to ensure efficient and transparent electoral processes. The procurement was awarded to Democracy Technology Ltd (Mi-Voice), a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlighting opportunities for SMEs in this sector. Businesses with capabilities in digital solutions, electoral process management, and supply chain resilience may find similar contracts beneficial for growth. Participation in such tenders can enhance a company's profile and open doors to future engagements in public sector procurements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PROVISION OF ELECTORAL SERVICES

Notice Description

The Crofting Commission is seeking the services of an independent and experienced organisation to deliver the duties and operations of the Returning Officer for elections which will take place in March 2027. These duties must ensure the secrecy of the ballot, but ensure the process is transparent.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Crofting Commission is seeking the services of an independent and experienced organisation to deliver the duties and operations of the Returning Officer for elections which will take place in March 2027. These duties must ensure the secrecy of the ballot, but ensure the process is transparent.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831446
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558715
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£55,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£62,086 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Crofting Commission
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Democracy Technology Ltd (Mi-Voice)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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