---
title: "Core Election Management System - CIVICA Express"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06494a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-02-05"
---

# Core Election Management System - CIVICA Express

Buyer: MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06494a

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## Summary

Middlesbrough Council, a sub-central government public authority, recently completed the procurement process for the "Core Election Management System - CIVICA Express" project. This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on IT services such as consulting, software development, and support. The procurement stage reached its completion on 5th February 2026, with a contract signed on 29th January 2026. The procurement method was classified as "below threshold - unknown," indicating a smaller scale procurement process. The system, managed at a regional level, is intended for use within the UKC1 region of the United Kingdom, with the contract period running from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2028, inclusive of potential 24-month extensions.

This tender presents an opportunity for large-scale IT service providers, like CIVICA UK LIMITED, who have been awarded the contract, to further establish their expertise and footprint within the public sector. By participating in such procurement processes, businesses specialising in election management systems and related IT solutions can leverage this opportunity for growth by showcasing their capabilities in managing complex public service technologies. There is potential for further business growth through renewal opportunities, providing a stable and ongoing engagement for qualified service providers in the field of election management services.

## Notice

Xpress Core Election Management System * Xpress Register * Xpress Management * Xpress Count * Xpress General and Election Scanning * Xpress Mobile Election App (MEA)Xpress ALDM

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010630-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £23,839 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | MIDDLESBROUGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | MIDDLESBROUGH |
| Post town | Cleveland |
| Postcode | TS1 9FT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC32 South Teesside |
| Local authority | Middlesbrough |
| Electoral ward | Newport |
| Westminster constituency | Middlesbrough and Thornaby East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 15:58 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010630-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010630-2026
  5th February 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- http://www.middlesbrough.gov.uk
- https://www.civica.com/en-gb/
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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