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title: "Election Software"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-23"
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# Election Software

Buyer: ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-47a182d1-45de-41cc-8477-47c33a645f7c

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Election Software" contract was conducted by Ashford Borough Council, located in Ashford, England. The contract falls within the software package and information systems industry category. The award tagged contracting stage was initiated on 2026-03-19, with the details published on the 23rd of March, 2026. This contract, valued at £31,816, was awarded to Civica UK Limited through a call-off from a CCS framework agreement, with a targeted contract period beginning on the 1st of April, 2026, and ending on the 31st of March, 2028.

This tender offers ample opportunities for organisations specialising in software solutions, particularly those geared towards public sector technology needs. Companies with a strong background in developing and managing election software can leverage this award to establish their prominence in the regional public procurement landscape. Though the procurement method was selective, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were deemed suitable to participate, potentially enhancing their market competitiveness and driving business growth in upcoming government contracting opportunities.

## Notice

Call off contract from CCS framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46c2e50-aa76-4fe1-98e5-055840a6c800 |
| 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 | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £31,816 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £31,816 |
| 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 | ASHFORD BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ASHFORD |
| Post town | Tonbridge |
| Postcode | TN23 1HU |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ4 Kent |
| ITL 3 | TLJ45 Mid Kent |
| Local authority | Ashford |
| Electoral ward | Victoria |
| Westminster constituency | Ashford |
| 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

- 23 Mar 2026 at 21:07 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46c2e50-aa76-4fe1-98e5-055840a6c800

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e46c2e50-aa76-4fe1-98e5-055840a6c800
  23rd March 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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