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title: "AGMA Electoral Management System"
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# AGMA Electoral Management System

Buyer: TRAFFORD COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08e7437b-85aa-4db9-afc9-f4d214a7d1a6

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## Summary

Trafford Council is leading the procurement process for the "AGMA Electoral Management System," a contract valued at £672,000, which falls under the software package and information systems industry category. This open procedure aims to establish a comprehensive electoral registration and elections management system, inclusive of support and maintenance, to aid Returning Officers in meeting legislative requirements. The tender period ended on 10th September 2018, while the contract commenced on 8th January 2019 and is scheduled to conclude on 7th January 2023. This initiative also involves multiple local authorities in Greater Manchester, including Bury, Manchester, and Wigan, among others.

This contract presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises, that specialise in software development and electoral management systems. Competitive firms with expertise in providing tailored solutions that comply with government legislation will find this tender particularly relevant. Establishing relationships with local authorities and demonstrating capability in handling complex electoral processes can significantly enhance market presence and future growth prospects in the public sector.

## Notice

The contract is for the provision of an electoral registration and elections management system and elections management system including associated support and maintenance capable of managing all aspects of elections and electoral registration processes in accordance with current and future legislation and to enable Returning Officers / Electoral Registration Officer to meet statutory deadlines. The lead authority for this procurement exercise is Trafford Council on behalf of the Association of Greater Manchester Authorities (AGMA). AGMA is a partnership between 10 Local Authorities and other public sector bodies within the Greater Manchester Area. In addition, AGMA has a number of associate members from Greater Manchester and the surrounding areas. The Local Authority letting the agreement (Trafford Council) will be establishing this agreement by or on behalf of those AGMA members, associate members and the associate bodies linked to these Authorities. Participating local authorities in this contract include Bury, Bolton, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford and Wigan, plus associate AGMA members, Blackpool (will be joining 1st July 2019) and Blackburn with Darwen. It is conceivable that AGMA membership and associate membership may change over the life of the AGREEMENT, and hence either expand or contract the list of contracting bodies eligible to use this Agreement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71662164-fa45-498b-aa39-7a189add40fa |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Dec 2018 |
| Contract period | 8 Jan 2019 - 7 Jan 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £672,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £672,000 |
| 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 | TRAFFORD COUNCIL |
| Locality | STRETFORD |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M32 0TH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD34 Greater Manchester South West |
| Local authority | Trafford |
| Electoral ward | Gorse Hill & Cornbrook |
| Westminster constituency | Stretford and Urmston |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | IDOX GROUP; XPRESS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2019 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71662164-fa45-498b-aa39-7a189add40fa
- 7 Aug 2018 at 16:38 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f0d350e-42e8-49a3-b8b5-118ea1bcfa4b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71662164-fa45-498b-aa39-7a189add40fa
  10th January 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f0d350e-42e8-49a3-b8b5-118ea1bcfa4b
  7th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=c6b36a0a-a395-e811-80ed-005056b64545
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.trafford.gov.uk/

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