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title: "Software - Election Management"
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buyer: "UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL"
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# Software - Election Management

Buyer: UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a2609ffb-ecff-426a-8bcd-93171de721ad

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a licencing agreement titled "Software - Election Management" awarded by Uttlesford District Council, located in Saffron Walden, England. This contract falls within the services category, specifically for compliance software packages (CPV code: 48170000). The award, amounting to £81,000, was made to Civica UK Limited and is effective from 14 February 2020 to 13 February 2025, with options for extension. The procurement method was a limited competitive quotation, which is generally below threshold, with the tender period concluding on 10 December 2019.

This tender provides an excellent opportunity for SMEs and larger businesses in the software development and election management industry to engage with local government contracts. Given the technical requirements of compliance software, businesses with expertise in developing and providing such software solutions would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders within this category. The successful establishment and maintenance of a licencing agreement could significantly benefit companies looking to expand their portfolio in public sector contracts.

## Notice

A licencing agreement awarded to Civica UK Limited to use their "Xpress" Election processing Software. The contract commences 14 February 2020 for a minimum of five years with options to extend so long as the software remains fit for purpose

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cd5153-9995-44ce-965f-00635d2d0313 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2020 - 13 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,000 |
| 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 | UTTLESFORD DISTRICT COUNCIL |
| Locality | SAFFRON WALDEN |
| Post town | Cambridge |
| Postcode | CB11 4ER |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH35 West Essex |
| Local authority | Uttlesford |
| Electoral ward | Saffron Walden Audley |
| Westminster constituency | North West Essex |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48170000 - Compliance software package

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2020 at 14:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cd5153-9995-44ce-965f-00635d2d0313

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2cd5153-9995-44ce-965f-00635d2d0313
  28th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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