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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

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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=MAY555457
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 8 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline: 9 Jun 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: THE CROFTING COMMISSION
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: INVERNESS
Postcode: IV3 8NW
Post Town: 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

Further Information

Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555457
PROVISION OF ELECTORAL SERVICES - 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.

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