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title: "Election Management Software"
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buyer: "DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-04"
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# Election Management Software

Buyer: DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03211525-9e56-4bd5-9819-4795f9b6bbee

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## Summary

Dover District Council has completed the procurement process for an Election Management Software, intended to enhance their information systems over a three-year contractual period, with the possibility of a one-year extension. The procurement, classified under the 'Software package and information systems' industry category, took place in the South East region of the United Kingdom. This contract, valued at £91,000, was awarded to FCS Software Solutions Ltd through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract commences on 2nd March 2026 and concludes on 1st March 2029, following the tender period which ended on 9th January 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity within the public sector for businesses specialising in software and information systems, particularly those capable of delivering comprehensive election management solutions. With a focus on streamlining electoral processes through technology, the awarded contract provides an avenue for organisations like FCS Software Solutions Ltd to demonstrate expertise and leverage this success to secure similar opportunities in the future. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can particularly benefit from engaging in such procurement processes, as the council acknowledges the capacity of SMEs to contribute effectively to public service improvement.

## Notice

Contract Award for Election Management Software for three years with the option to extend for a further one year

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff886956-c3fe-40d6-8b84-4a82db822878 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 1 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DOVER DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | DOVER |
| Post town | Canterbury |
| Postcode | CT16 3PJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ44 East Kent |
| Local authority | Dover |
| Electoral ward | Whitfield |
| Westminster constituency | Dover and Deal |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 4 Feb 2026 at 10:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff886956-c3fe-40d6-8b84-4a82db822878

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ff886956-c3fe-40d6-8b84-4a82db822878
  4th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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