DC-Electronic Counting for Scottish Local Government Elections 2027
Scottish GovernmentEstimated Value
Up to £12,750,000
Deadline
30 May 2025
Published
30 September 2025
Type
services
Overview
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.
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 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.
Eligibility & compliance
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.
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CGI IT UK LIMITED
£12,750,000
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Scottish GovernmentKey Dates
Published
30 September 2025
Submission deadline
30 May 2025
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