DC-Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections 2027

Concepts

• glasgow
• computer hardware
• elections
• scottish local authorities
• scottish local government
• scottish local government elections
• electronic vote counting
• electronic counting
• the proposed local elections
• the 2027 scottish local government elections

Location

Scotland:

Description

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 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.

Total Quantity or Scope

The Scottish Government requires a Service Provider to deliver electronic vote counting and associated services for the 2027 Scottish Local Government elections and potentially for any subsequent by-elections. The service provider will be required to deliver electronic counting of ballot papers for the proposed local elections in 2027 and potentially for any subsequent by-elections. … The next elections to Scottish Local Authorities are due to take place on 6 May 2027, with the Count expected to take place on Friday 7th May.

Renewal Options

Initial duration will be 24 months with an option to extend the contract for up to an additional 60 months.

Award Criteria

CPV Codes

• 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services
• 22821000 - Electoral forms
• 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
• 79810000 - Printing services
• 79820000 - Services related to printing
• 80500000 - Training services
• 80510000 - Specialist training services
• 72224000 - Project management consultancy services
• 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
• 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services

Indicators

• This is a one-off contract (no recurrence)
• Options are available.
• Renewals are available.
• Financial restrictions apply.
• Staff qualifications are relevant.
• Technical restrictions apply.

Other Information

** PREVIEW NOTICE, please check Find a Tender for full details. ** 0 Unacceptable Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 1 Poor Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 2 Acceptable Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 3 Good Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 4 Excellent Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. Tenderers are asked to confirm that they will pay staff that are involved in the delivery of services under the contract, at least the real Living Wage. Bidders must complete the SPD (Scotland) to demonstrate adherence to the Exclusion and Selection Criteria for this procurement. If there are named subcontractors/technicians upon which the bidder will rely to meet the selection criteria, these named parties must complete and reattach the SPD Supplier Response Form attached to SPD. 4C4 SPD If bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. 4C7 SPD Bidders will be required to provide evidence that their organisation has taken steps to build their awareness of the climate change emergency and how they will respond. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 28656 and the ITT code is 58391. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 Community benefits are included in this requirement. The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 58391. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see: http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see: https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-pr... A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows: Community Benefits (please refer to paragraphs 121-128 of Schedule 2 – Statement of Requirements) The tenderer must provide a Community Benefits proposal that is relevant to the subject matter of this contract and supports the Authority’s commitment to contributing to the social, economic & environmental well-being of the people of Scotland, as described in the Statement of Requirements. Tenderers should not provide details of any existing initiatives they already undertake as part of their day-to-day business and the community benefits proposed must be generated specifically for and as a result of this contract. Good proposals will demonstrate to evaluators that the tenderer has a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter of this contract and how the proposed benefits will reflect the national outcomes described in the Statement of Requirements. Proposals can be innovative but must be tangible and measurable, so that they can be monitored and reported throughout the contract. (SC Ref:792975)