--- title: "Application for inclusion in the shortlist of suppliers selected to tender for Electoral Commission digital services provider" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3454afff-b102-46e9-a0ee-e646b5fa2659" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3454afff-b102-46e9-a0ee-e646b5fa2659" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3454afff-b102-46e9-a0ee-e646b5fa2659.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3454afff-b102-46e9-a0ee-e646b5fa2659.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION" published: "2017-11-29" --- # Application for inclusion in the shortlist of suppliers selected to tender for Electoral Commission digital services provider Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3454afff-b102-46e9-a0ee-e646b5fa2659 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3454afff-b102-46e9-a0ee-e646b5fa2659) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3454afff-b102-46e9-a0ee-e646b5fa2659.json) ## Summary The Electoral Commission is seeking suppliers for a significant contract to design and manage its digital services. The procurement process, currently at the tender stage, is focused on IT services, specifically consulting, software development, and support. The contract, valued up to £598,000, will begin in April 2018 and run for three years, with potential extensions. Interested suppliers must submit applications by 15 January 2018, ensuring they demonstrate experience in public sector digital services and compliance with Government Digital Service standards. The service will be delivered in London, with both the main project and ongoing support encompassed in this tender. This opportunity presents considerable potential for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in digital transformation for public sector organisations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can showcase innovative solutions and effective service delivery models will be well-positioned to compete successfully. This contract not only offers a substantial value but also the chance to establish a long-term partnership with a key public body, thereby enhancing the winning company’s portfolio and reputation in the industry. ## Notice The Electoral Commission requires an agency to design a new digital service for our users, to replace our existing corporate website at electoralcommission.org.uk. Our overall objective for the project is to significantly improve the digital service we provide to stakeholders. We want to ensure our site is built on the needs of and provides a simple and easy user experience for all of our different groups of stakeholders. From the point the live version of the new service is launched, the agency will be expected to manage hosting, maintenance, support and any further development work, for the life of the contract. From September 2019, when our current hosting arrangement is due to expire, the agency will also be expected to manage hosting, maintenance, support and any development work for a second website, yourvotematters.co.uk, for the life of the contract. The contract will be for three years, with the option to extend for up to two additional years (3 + 1 + 1) subject to yearly status reviews. The contract will start in April 2018 and (if renewed in full) will be until April 2023. The total maximum value of the contract is PS598,000 (incl. VAT at 20% and fees). This total includes both the one-off cost of the project to develop a new digital service and the ongoing annual cost of the hosting, maintenance, support and subsequent development contract for both services up to 2023. This value is indicative only. We are looking in particular for an agency to demonstrate value for money, specialist knowledge of working on digital services in the public sector, including working to the Government Digital Service standards, innovation, effective client and business operations, and an understanding of our objectives, audiences and unique requirements. Following this pre-selection questionnaire stage, successful agencies will be invited to submit written proposals which will be evaluated, and shortlisted agencies will be invited to give pitch presentations in London. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a59371-143e-4673-b179-bc97dc0c8007 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Nov 2017 | | Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Apr 2018 - 2 Apr 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION | | Locality | LONDON | | Post town | Central London | | Postcode | EC1Y 8YZ | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLI London | | ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East | | ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington | | Local authority | Islington | | Electoral ward | Bunhill | | Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury | | Delivery location | TLI London | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ### Codes - 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support ## Release History - 29 Nov 2017 at 16:23 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a59371-143e-4673-b179-bc97dc0c8007 - 29 Nov 2017 at 16:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a59371-143e-4673-b179-bc97dc0c8007 - 29 Nov 2017 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a59371-143e-4673-b179-bc97dc0c8007 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c5a59371-143e-4673-b179-bc97dc0c8007 29th November 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/information-for-suppliers/new-invitations-to-tender Application for inclusion in the shortlist of suppliers selected to tender for Electoral Commission digital services provider ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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