---
title: "Election Management System"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0615fe"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-03"
---

# Election Management System

Buyer: BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0615fe

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council involves the provision of an Election Management System. This contract falls under the "goods" category, specifically for software packages and information systems, and is located in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract awarded on 3 February 2026 to DEMOCRACY COUNTS LIMITED, who will serve as the supplier. The procurement was conducted through a direct method below the threshold, without competition, and the contract is planned to run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027, with a total value of £38,195 excluding VAT.

This tender presents a significant business growth opportunity, especially for businesses specialising in software development and information systems. Although the procurement method did not include competition, businesses interested in similar future projects can benefit by preparing capabilities in providing management systems and engaging with public authorities like Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) particularly stand to benefit, given the successful awarding of this contract to a similar-scale supplier. This underscores the value of building expertise in public-sector related software solutions and fostering relationships with local government bodies.

## Notice

Provision of Election Management System

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009714-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - without competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £38,195 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BARNSLEY METROPOLITAN BOROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | BARNSLEY, SOUTH YORKSHIRE |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S70 2TA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE33 Barnsley |
| Local authority | Barnsley |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Barnsley North |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | DEMOCRACY COUNTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems

## Release History

- 3 Feb 2026 at 23:10 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009714-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/009714-2026
  3rd February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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