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title: "Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections 2027"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000770851"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-07-02"
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# Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections 2027

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000770851

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for the provision of Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections 2027. The procurement is at the planning stage, with a deadline of 31st July 2024 for interested suppliers to submit responses. The buying organisation, Scottish Government, is based in Glasgow, UK, and the industry category is General public services. The procurement method is a planned open procedure, with an estimated contract start date by the end of October 2025.

This tender for Electronic Counting services presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing eCounting solutions for local government elections. Companies with expertise in electronic vote counting systems and related services would be well-suited to compete. The procurement aims to enhance the efficiency of the electoral process, offering a significant contract value of £12,000,000 GBP for the delivery of services up to 2032. Interested parties should engage with the Scottish Government's RFI process to participate in this opportunity.

## 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 successful service provider(s) will be required to deliver eCounting for the proposed 2027 elections 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

As part of the development of a procurement strategy for an Electronic Vote Counting System (eCounting) for Scottish Local Government Elections in 2027 and Local Government by-elections up to 2032, the Scottish Government is seeking views and information from industry and the market place in connection with the areas set out in this Request for Information (RFI). Information provided in response to this request will be used in the development of the procurement strategy. This includes the use of lotting for this requirement which will be determined before invitation to tender issue. The proposed route to market will be a open procedure that will be published on PCS-T to provide an fair an open competition.. Invitation to Tender documentation is due for issue via PCS-T early January 2025 with an estimated contract start date of End of October 2025.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508885 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 13 Jan 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

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

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## 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
- 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
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 80500000 - Training services
- 80510000 - Specialist training services

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508885

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL508885&idx=1
  2nd July 2024 - Electronic Counting 2027 - Request for Information - Request for Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL508885&idx=2
  2nd July 2024 - Electronic Counting 2027 - Request for Information - Response form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508885
  Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections 2027 - 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 successful service provider(s) will be required to deliver eCounting for the proposed 2027 elections 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=770851
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000770851

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