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title: "DC-Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections 2027"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04790e"
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# DC-Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections 2027

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04790e

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is overseeing the procurement process for the provision of Electronic Counting services for the Scottish Local Government Elections scheduled for 2027, with the contract also covering potential by-elections up to 2032. The procurement is being managed through an open procedure to ensure a fair competition, and the contract's value over its duration is approximately £12,750,000 GBP. The procurement stage has recently been completed, with the contract awarded to CGI IT UK LIMITED. Key dates include the elections due on 6th May 2027, with counting expected on the 7th May. The central purchasing body, the Scottish Government, headquartered in Glasgow, is the main point of contact and authority overseeing this process. The main industry category for this tender is Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services, and services are to be delivered across the UKM region.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for companies specialising in IT services, software development, data capture, and project management consultancy. Given the focus on electronic counting of votes, businesses with expertise in technological solutions for large-scale data processing, security management, and election-related systems are well-positioned to compete. The involvement of local SMEs and opportunities for community benefits, like work experience and graduate hires, further enhance this contract's attractiveness. It is essential for participating businesses to demonstrate a robust understanding of sustainability practices, fair work commitments, and innovative solutions aligned with the needs of public services in Scotland.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections 2027 and by-elections up to 2032. The services required include only those necessary to prepare for and deliver the electronic counting of votes and do not extend as far as the provision of services for the conduct of the elections themselves, which remains the responsibility of the Local Authorities.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government requires a Service Provider to deliver electronic vote counting and associated services for the 2027 Scottish Local Government elections and potentially for any subsequent by-elections. The service provider will be required to deliver electronic counting of ballot papers for the proposed local elections in 2027 and potentially for any subsequent by-elections. The services required include only those necessary to prepare for and deliver the electronic counting of votes and do not extend as far as the provision of services for the conduct of the elections themselves, which remains the responsibility of the Local Authorities. The next elections to Scottish Local Authorities are due to take place on 6 May 2027, with the Count expected to take place on Friday 7th May.

Options: Optional services may include: Additional Equipment; Additional Staff; By-Elections; Pilots for different technology relating to eCounting; and any other changes arising from changes to policy or legislation.

Renewal: Initial duration will be 24 months with an option to extend the contract for up to an additional 60 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060891-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 30 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000,000 |
| Lots value | £12,000,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £12,750,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CGI IT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 22821000 - Electoral forms
- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services
- 72212900 - Miscellaneous software development services and computer systems
- 72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services
- 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
- 72313000 - Data capture services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services
- 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 30 Sep 2025 at 12:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/060891-2025
- 28 Mar 2025 at 08:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011663-2025
- 2 Jul 2024 at 11:11 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020090-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000792975
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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