--- title: "PROVISION OF ELECTORAL SERVICES" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831446" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831446" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831446.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831446.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "THE CROFTING COMMISSION" published: "2026-06-25" --- # PROVISION OF ELECTORAL SERVICES Buyer: THE CROFTING COMMISSION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831446 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831446) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000831446.json) ## Summary The Crofting Commission, based in Inverness, has completed an open procurement process for the provision of electoral services necessary for upcoming elections set for March 2027. This procurement, under the industry category of environmental protection, sought an independent and experienced organisation to manage the duties of the Returning Officer, ensuring both transparency and secrecy of the ballot. The contracting process has reached the award stage, with a contract valued at £62,086 signed on 25th June 2026, following a tender that closed on 9th June 2026. The process was facilitated through an open procedure within the UKM region, involving electronic submissions and falling under the main procurement category of services. This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electoral services, particularly those capable of leveraging technology to ensure efficient and transparent electoral processes. The procurement was awarded to Democracy Technology Ltd (Mi-Voice), a small to medium-sized enterprise, highlighting opportunities for SMEs in this sector. Businesses with capabilities in digital solutions, electoral process management, and supply chain resilience may find similar contracts beneficial for growth. Participation in such tenders can enhance a company's profile and open doors to future engagements in public sector procurements. ## Notice The Crofting Commission is seeking the services of an independent and experienced organisation to deliver the duties and operations of the Returning Officer for elections which will take place in March 2027. These duties must ensure the secrecy of the ballot, but ensure the process is transparent. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Crofting Commission is seeking the services of an independent and experienced organisation to deliver the duties and operations of the Returning Officer for elections which will take place in March 2027. These duties must ensure the secrecy of the ballot, but ensure the process is transparent. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558715 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Jun 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £55,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £62,086 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | THE CROFTING COMMISSION | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 8NW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DEMOCRACY TECHNOLOGY LTD (MI-VOICE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics ## Release History - 25 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558715 - 8 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555457 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY555457&idx=1 8th May 2026 - Electoral Services ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555457 PROVISION OF ELECTORAL SERVICES - The Crofting Commission is seeking the services of an independent and experienced organisation to deliver the duties and operations of the Returning Officer for elections which will take place in March 2027. These duties must ensure the secrecy of the ballot, but ensure the process is transparent. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558715 PROVISION OF ELECTORAL SERVICES - The Crofting Commission is seeking the services of an independent and experienced organisation to deliver the duties and operations of the Returning Officer for elections which will take place in March 2027. These duties must ensure the secrecy of the ballot, but ensure the process is transparent. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.crofting.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831446 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831446. 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