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title: "DBC (AL) Election Management System - AWARD"
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# DBC (AL) Election Management System - AWARD

Buyer: SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f517946b-0727-4653-b883-fd200b1967e8

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## Summary

Dacorum Borough Council has recently completed the award of a contract for the "DBC (AL) Election Management System," which serves as an essential tool for coordinating elections and referenda. This procurement falls under the software package and information systems category (CPV code: 48000000) and used the open procedure for procurement. The contract period commenced on 30 April 2018 and is set to conclude on 31 May 2023. The tender was published on 30 May 2018, following a tender period that ended on 19 March 2018. Delivery addresses for the services include locations in the UK and beyond, with the contract valued at £105,000. The purchasing authority for this contract was Supply Hertfordshire.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in software solutions, particularly those with expertise in electoral registration systems and document management software. Companies that can offer customer-focused services capable of enhancing the electoral process, creating effective reporting tools, and complying with data standards would be well-positioned to compete. Smaller enterprises, including SMEs, are encouraged to engage, given the council’s aim to improve and innovate with its electoral management solutions over the next five years.

## Notice

Dacorum Borough Council (The Council) have been utilising an Electoral Registration and Elections Management System since 2009 which enables The Council to co-ordinate and conduct elections and referenda on behalf of The Council's Returning Officer. The current system has served The Council well however, rather than invest significant funds on an upgrade The Council are keen to review the market to see which solution would serve us best over the next 5 years. The new system must support a customer focused service that meets the needs of The Council's clients, maximising participation in the electoral process and fulfilling The Council's responsibilities in relation to elections and the register of electors. In purchasing a new system, the Council hopes to achieve the following: - Assist the continuous improvement of the Electoral Services department - Facilitate the successful delivery of elections and referenda - Provide statistics and reports as required to conform to statutory requirements - Develop the foundation on which to accurately compile and maintain the register of electors - Provide a high quality and effective Electoral Services to our customers and stakeholders - Comply with data standards and ensure a link to LLPG (BS7666) - Ability to undertake signature, barcode and numerical recognition for Absent voting, ITR Forms and HEFs. - Ability to interface with telephone, internet and SMS registration services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f51820-16b7-45aa-8ff6-8edf6c0bb2fe |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 29 Apr 2018 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £105,000 |
| 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 | SUPPLY HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Locality | HERTFORDSHIRE |
| Post town | Hemel Hempstead |
| Postcode | HP1 1HH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH2 Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLH27 South West Hertfordshire |
| Local authority | Dacorum |
| Electoral ward | Hemel Hempstead Town |
| Westminster constituency | Hemel Hempstead |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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
- 48311000 - Document management software package

## Release History

- 30 May 2018 at 09:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f51820-16b7-45aa-8ff6-8edf6c0bb2fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f6f51820-16b7-45aa-8ff6-8edf6c0bb2fe
  30th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dacorum.gov.uk

## Provenance

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