Issue details

This report authorises the Head of Electoral Services (working with the London Borough of Barnet’s Corporate Procurement) to seek quotations for the supply, maintenance and support of a software system to manage Electoral Registration and Elections within Electoral Services for a period of three years, with the option to extend for one additional year.  This is required to enable continuity of service when the existing contract expires on 31 March 2017.

A modern, robust and fully supported Electoral Registration and Elections Management Software system is essential to Barnet’s Electoral Services in order to ensure that they can effectively deliver the essential functions of the Electoral Registration Officer and Returning Officer of the Council in full compliance with all statutory requirements.

This authorisation is sought in accordance with Barnet’s Contract Procedure Rules.