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title: "Democracy Counts - EMS"
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# Democracy Counts - EMS

Buyer: CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e68f7aa1-2111-47bb-ba4e-e677e5f21318

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## Summary

The Cabinet Office has completed a public procurement process for the title "Democracy Counts - EMS," aimed at acquiring an Electoral Management System through a Single Tender Action. This procurement is classified under software-related services with a contract value of £991,200. The contract commenced on 1 December 2018 and will run until 31 March 2020. The tender process was conducted using a direct procurement method, and it was concluded on 30 November 2018, with the award being documented on 2 April 2019, highlighting the commitment to transparency.

This awarded contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in software development and related services, particularly those with expertise in electoral management systems. Businesses that can offer innovative solutions or value-added services in software engineering or data management may find this procurement aligns well with their capabilities. Although this particular tender has been awarded, understanding such deals can aid companies in anticipating future opportunities in similar governmental requests for services.

## Notice

A Single Tender Action to support the Cabinet Office with an Electoral Management System from Democracy Counts. Additional information: THIS CONTRACT HAS BEEN AWARDED AND IS BEING PUBLISHED FOR TRANSPARENCY PURPOSES ONLY

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5505af4-38ac-4d0c-8374-80af21e8ee7a |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2018 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £991,200 |
| 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 | CABINET OFFICE : CABINET OFFICE |
| 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

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72260000 - Software-related services

## Release History

- 2 Apr 2019 at 10:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5505af4-38ac-4d0c-8374-80af21e8ee7a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d5505af4-38ac-4d0c-8374-80af21e8ee7a
  2nd April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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