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

Glasgow

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 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. 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.

Award Detail

Renewal Options

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

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

• Options are available.
• Award on basis of price.

Other Information

The commitment has been made by the contractor, as part of a package of Fair Work Practices, to pay staff involved with the delivery of this contract the rate the real Living Wage, the rate set independently and updated annually by the Living Wage Foundation. A commitment has also been made to deliver the following sustainable benefits: Social: 1. eCounting education packs 2. Democracy and Technology Q&A 3. Election week talks 4. Work experience and Internship (two places for S4-S6) Economic 1. Hire two graduates to work on the eCounting contract 2. Hire one apprentice who will work on the eCounting contract Use local SMEs throughout the contract Environmental 1. 3 litter picks per year in collaboration with the Authority and Clients Scottish Government - Path to Zero pledge The contract value stated represents the maximum anticipated spend over the entire duration of the contract. It does not constitute a fixed price or guaranteed expenditure. Actual spend will be determined by the volume and nature of services required and delivered under the contract. (SC Ref:811542)