Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c7e-e286-727d-81f7-95c55c117072/electoral-management-system-ems-and-associated-requirements-for-the-royal-boro closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Electoral Management System (EMS) and Associated Requirements for The Royal Borough of Windsor & Maidenhead [The Royal Borough of Windsor and Maidenhead Council](https://tendernation.io/buyers/the-royal-borough-of-windsor-and-maidenhead-council) Estimated value £216,000 Published 23 Jul 2021 Deadline Closed 8 Sept 2021 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Authority requires an Electoral Management System (EMS) and associated requirements / modules which provide the following functionality (see Annex A for the Authority's full requirements) - • The EMS must have the functionality to setup and manage the election process and deliver each stage according to the statutory timetable which needs to be embedded in the main EMS system; • The EMS must have the functionality to manage the verification of postal votes returned at the time of an election; • The EMS must have functionality to facilitate the data-mining and data-matching of locally held data sets to identify new electors and to verify the identities of new applicants; • The EMS must be able to provide and facilitate the management of an election staff self-portal • The EMS must have the ability to provide an electronic annual canvass response functionality whereby residents can make their household returns by telephone, web / online or SMS; • The EMS must have the ability to facilitate and acknowledge postal canvass returns as well as the electronic canvass response channels; • The EMS must be able to provide a digital personal canvass solution via tablet software (but it is also desirable to also be able to do this by phone) for in person visits made by canvassers; • A web-based version (or equivalent) of the EMS available for use by the Authority's Customer Service Centre; • Online polling station staff training; • It is desirable that the EMS is able to provide and facilitate the management of a candidate self-service portal The EMS must be on premise and will be hosted on RBWM's locally-held servers and accessible via on premise software. The Authority intends to move the EMS to a hosted solution in the future when possible, practical and affordable to do so. Additional information: How to Express an Interest in This Tender Register your company on the eSourcing portal (this is only required once) - Browse to the eSourcing Portal [public.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html](https://public.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html) and click the link to register - Accept the terms and conditions and click 'continue' - Enter your correct business and user details - Note the username you chose and click 'Save' when complete - You will shortly receive an email with your unique password (please keep this secure). 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If you require any further assistance please consult the online help, or contact the eTendering help desk on 0800 069 8630 or email Read full description ## CPV classification Industry specific software package Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/cb3da0f5-6b8e-4402-8e10-921cc947415f) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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