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title: "Electoral Management Software - AWARD"
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# Electoral Management Software - AWARD

Buyer: OXFORD CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5d890c25-4f2e-439c-8a82-517a179a380b

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## Summary

Oxford City Council has completed the procurement process for an Electoral Management Software system, a venture requiring an industry-specific software package. The Council, serving the city of Oxford, engaged in an open procedure for this acquisition. Located in the South East of the United Kingdom, the project commenced on 21st May 2025 and will run until the end of May 2030, post-award to FCS Software Solutions Limited. The tender, classified under CPV code 48100000 for industry-specific software, transitioned through to the award stage, completed with an award update published on 22nd October 2025, marking the process as complete.

This procurement presents a valuable business growth opportunity for software firms, particularly SMEs, as Oxford City Council specifically highlighted their suitability for this tender. Suppliers were expected to demonstrate capabilities in delivering comprehensive electoral management solutions, advising on election logistics and registration compliance. The open procedure method facilitates potential partners to bid transparently, fostering an equitable competition environment. Businesses focusing on software packages and information systems could benefit significantly from such opportunities, enhancing their portfolio and engaging in public sector collaborations.

## Notice

An electoral management software system. The service is for the provision of software in order to run elections and electoral registration within legislation and good practice. Oxford City Council is the democratically elected body for Oxford with 48 Councillors. The Council is committed to providing accountability and effectiveness of its service delivery through its scrutiny, audit and area committees. The Council is a District Council, with responsibilities for running local planning, housing, environmental health, electoral registration, waste collection, leisure and parks services, markets and fairs, tourism and cemeteries for the city of Oxford. In partnership with other public, private, and voluntary agencies the Council provides a wide range of services for approximately 140,818 residents and approximately 55,238 households spread over 24 wards. (Figures as of 2021 Census).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f45480-6fe8-4284-9ece-a692608e8fe3 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Jan 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 May 2025 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2025 - 22 May 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £216,665 |
| 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 | OXFORD CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | OXFORD |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX1 1BX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Oxford |
| Electoral ward | Holywell |
| Westminster constituency | Oxford West and Abingdon |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FCS SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 48100000 - Industry specific software package

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2025 at 13:41 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f45480-6fe8-4284-9ece-a692608e8fe3
- 22 Oct 2025 at 13:40 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f45480-6fe8-4284-9ece-a692608e8fe3
- 28 May 2025 at 10:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f45480-6fe8-4284-9ece-a692608e8fe3

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/00f45480-6fe8-4284-9ece-a692608e8fe3
  22nd October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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