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title: "Xpress EMS"
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buyer: "SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DIST COUNCIL"
published: "2026-07-22"
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# Xpress EMS

Buyer: SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DIST COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c1eaa8c7-12f9-447f-a2ab-9f99340e9d0a

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## Summary

South Staffordshire District Council, based in Wolverhampton, has concluded a procurement process titled "Xpress EMS" for electoral management software, intended to support election operations and registration. Categorised under software packages and information systems, the procurement reached the award stage on 21st July 2026 and was valued at £90,000. The contract, using a waiver procurement method, is set to commence on 1st April 2027 and will run until 31st March 2029. Although the procurement was not specifically geared towards small or voluntary, community, and social enterprises, it represents a significant investment in services within the software industry. The supplier awarded for this contract is Civica UK Ltd, located in London.

This procurement presents lucrative opportunities for large-scale enterprises specialising in software development and election management systems. Companies like Civica UK Ltd that have established capabilities in delivering robust, scalable solutions tailored to electoral processes will find such tenders advantageous for diversification and expansion. Engaging in contracts of this nature can not only provide substantial revenue but also reinforce a company's presence and reputation within the government services sector. Business growth can be driven through such strategic partnerships, ensuring long-term engagement and development of new technological solutions in governmental operations.

## Notice

Electoral Mangement Software for the running of elections and registration.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea3a1150-ca3c-42fe-b347-687b2c91c198 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Waiver |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2027 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £90,000 |
| 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 | SOUTH STAFFORDSHIRE DIST COUNCIL |
| Locality | WOLVERHAMPTON |
| Post town | Wolverhampton |
| Postcode | WV8 1PX |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG2 Shropshire and Staffordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG24 Staffordshire CC |
| Local authority | South Staffordshire |
| Electoral ward | Codsall |
| Westminster constituency | Kingswinford and South Staffordshire |
| 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

- 22 Jul 2026 at 07:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea3a1150-ca3c-42fe-b347-687b2c91c198

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ea3a1150-ca3c-42fe-b347-687b2c91c198
  22nd July 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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