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title: "Electronic Counting for Local Government Elections"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000581631"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-10-20"
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# Electronic Counting for Local Government Elections

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000581631

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking proposals for the "Electronic Counting for Local Government Elections" project, aimed at supporting the electronic counting of ballot papers for upcoming local elections scheduled for 2022, along with potential by-elections. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the contract awarded to Fujitsu Services valued at £6,345,172.57, following an open procurement method detailed through the open procedure. The project will involve service provision across various UK locations, specifically catering to the needs of Scottish Local Authorities.

This contract presents compelling opportunities for businesses specialising in electronic counting systems, electoral services, or related technological solutions. Given the contract's focus on providing additional services, such as optional equipment and staff for elections, companies that demonstrate expertise in software development or technological implementation for governmental processes stand to benefit. Therefore, firms with a strong background in public sector contracts and those capable of meeting advanced technical standards are particularly well-positioned to engage and support the Scottish Government in delivering this essential service.

## Notice

The Scottish Government with and on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections. The service provider will be required to deliver electronic counting of ballot papers for the proposed local elections in 2022 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.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections. The service provider will be required to deliver electronic counting of ballot papers for the proposed local elections in 2022 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.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

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

Renewal: Following successful delivery of the 2022 elections the Scottish Government may extend the contract for an additional 3 years to provide the option for Local Authorities to use the contract for by-elections

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397637 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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 | 20 Oct 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | 31 Jan 2020 |
| Award date | 16 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,300,000 |
| Lots value | £7,300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,345,172 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FUJITSU SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 22821000 - Electoral forms
- 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
- 72313000 - Data capture services
- 72500000 - Computer-related services

## Release History

- 20 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397637
- 10 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383522
- 19 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358076

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN358076
  Electronic Counting for Local Government Elections - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections. The service provider will be required to deliver electronic counting of ballot papers for the proposed local elections in 2022 and potentially 2027. The service provider will also be required to provide the services for local government by-elections for the duration of the contract. 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR383522
  Electronic Counting for Local Government Elections - The Scottish Government with and on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections. The service provider will be required to deliver electronic counting of ballot papers for the proposed local elections in 2022 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.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397637
  Electronic Counting for Local Government Elections - The Scottish Government with and on behalf of Scottish Local Authorities had a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections. The service provider will be required to deliver electronic counting of ballot papers for the proposed local elections in 2022 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.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000581631
- https://publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk

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