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title: "Election Management Software Renewal"
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# Election Management Software Renewal

Buyer: SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-38f63a36-9e1e-4a7e-b064-b33dcb5c2172

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Election Management Software Renewal" contract was conducted by South Tyneside Council. This contract falls under the services category, specifically focusing on software package and information systems, and is located in South Shields, England, postal code NE33 2RL. The procurement method used was selective, specifically as a call-off from the YPO 1095 Framework, lot 5. The tender phase concluded on 19th March 2026, with the award phase finalised on 20th March 2026. The contract is set to commence on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027, with a possibility of a 12-month extension. The key contact at South Tyneside Council is Marie Cairns.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in election management and software systems. With a total contract value of £36,288, this tender is particularly suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). The involvement in a framework agreement provides businesses with a potential stable revenue stream and the opportunity to establish a working relationship with a local council. Companies with the capability and expertise in software package and information systems would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

Civica Xpress Election Management System * Xpress Register * Xpress Management * Xpress Count * Xpress General and Election Scanning * Xpress Mobile Election App (MEA) * Xpress ALDM Including Xpress Support Services Additional information: Direct award - YPO 1095 Framework - lot 5

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474559f8-32c0-48cd-a786-aeb110bf7534 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £18,144 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £36,288 |
| 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 | SOUTH TYNESIDE COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTH SHIELDS |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE33 2RL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Electoral ward | Beacon and Bents |
| Westminster constituency | South Shields |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 09:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474559f8-32c0-48cd-a786-aeb110bf7534

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/474559f8-32c0-48cd-a786-aeb110bf7534
  26th March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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