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title: "CO - Bespoke Electoral Management System modifications contract"
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# CO - Bespoke Electoral Management System modifications contract

Buyer: CROWN COMMERCIAL SERVICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a4cc7e9c-a3db-4be4-8340-456becf0b4b9

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## Summary

The contracting process concerns a bespoke modifications contract for the Electoral Management System (EMS) provided by the Crown Commercial Service, part of the Cabinet Office. The contract, titled "CO - Bespoke Electoral Management System modifications contract," falls under the software package and information systems industry category, with a budget of £415,950. This project was awarded with an end date of the contract period set for March 31, 2018. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, initiated before the tender period that concluded on March 31, 2017.

This tender presents opportunities for software development firms, particularly those with experience in bespoke modifications or electoral management systems. Businesses that specialise in custom software solutions, especially of a scale larger than small and medium enterprises (SMEs), may find this contract appealing. Competing firms should be capable of demonstrating their expertise in delivering tailored software solutions that align with governmental needs and operational efficiency.

## 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 Xpress Software Ltd Electoral Management System ('EMS') product.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f1f15b-3239-4b54-8236-a01964bf8fd2 |
| 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 | 28 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £415,950 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2018 at 12:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f1f15b-3239-4b54-8236-a01964bf8fd2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/86f1f15b-3239-4b54-8236-a01964bf8fd2
  28th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4644f5b0-38c2-40ed-aba7-a1f16fcb51ca
  00163110; EMS - Contract Award Letter v1.0

## Notice URLs

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

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