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title: "CO - Bespoke Electoral Management System modifications contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-59ff4152-41e3-42d1-a665-a7c2789d1565"
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published: "2018-06-27"
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# CO - Bespoke Electoral Management System modifications contract

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-59ff4152-41e3-42d1-a665-a7c2789d1565

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## Summary

The procurement process involved the awarding of a contract titled "CO - Bespoke Electoral Management System modifications contract" by the Crown Commercial Service, located in Liverpool, England. This contract falls under the services industry category and was initiated through a limited procurement method, specifically a competitive quotation below threshold. The tender period officially ended on 29 March 2017, with the contract period running from 1 April 2017 to 31 March 2018. The awarded contract has a value of £160,781, which is designated for bespoke modifications to the Democracy Counts Electoral Management System.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in software development and systems integration. Companies with experience in electoral management systems or bespoke software solutions would find themselves well-suited to compete in future contracts similar to this one. Furthermore, as public sector digital transformation continues to grow, businesses that can offer innovative software modifications and services may secure long-term contracts and collaboration within this sector.

## Notice

This contract has already been awarded and is published for transparency purposes. The Cabinet Office supports the Prime Minister and ensures the effective running of government. It is also the corporate headquarters for government, in partnership with HM Treasury, and takes the lead in certain critical policy areas. A contract for the provision of bespoke modifications to the Democracy Counts Electoral Management System ('EMS') product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d8189a-cbda-4f3e-ab20-1254aa8dca91 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,781 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 9PP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | City Centre North |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEMOCRACY COUNTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 27 Jun 2018 at 16:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d8189a-cbda-4f3e-ab20-1254aa8dca91

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/05d8189a-cbda-4f3e-ab20-1254aa8dca91
  27th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/686e4a93-6571-40ad-87d2-8b7aea1a9ff0
  00088236; EMS - Contract Award Letter - CF v1.0

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/crown-commercial-service

## Provenance

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