---
title: "Election Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058397"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-058397.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST"
published: "2025-08-07"
---

# Election Services

Buyer: EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058397

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## Summary

The procurement process led by East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust, titled "Election Services," has reached the award stage. This contract involves engaging an independent returning office for elections and falls under the industry category of software packages and information systems. The procurement method used was direct, below the threshold, and without competition, indicating a more streamlined selection process. The tender attracted Civica Election Services Ltd as the successful supplier. The contract commenced on 8th August 2025 and extends until 31st December 2026. This project is based in Colchester, United Kingdom, and is tagged under public authority central government.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in software solutions and information systems, particularly those experienced in election-related services. Larger firms like Civica Election Services Ltd have demonstrated their preparedness and competitive edge to deliver in this domain, benefitting from the direct award process. SMEs with similar capabilities could look for similar contracts with public organisations to expand their portfolio and demonstrate their unique competencies within the government sector.

## Notice

Undertaken the role of independent returning office for the elections

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047009-2025 |
| Notice type | UK6 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 7 Aug 2025 - 31 Dec 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,150 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | EAST SUFFOLK AND NORTH ESSEX NHS FOUNDATION TRUST |
| Locality | COLCHESTER |
| Post town | Colchester |
| Postcode | CO4 5JL |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH3 Essex |
| ITL 3 | TLH34 Essex Haven Gateway |
| Local authority | Colchester |
| Electoral ward | Mile End |
| Westminster constituency | Colchester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CIVICA ELECTION SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 7 Aug 2025 at 14:39 - Award - UK6 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047009-2025

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/047009-2025
  7th August 2025 - Contract award notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.esneft.nhs.uk/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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