PROVISION OF ELECTORAL SERVICES
The Crofting Commission · All their open notices
What this is
The Crofting Commission is procuring services to deliver the duties and operations of the Returning Officer for Crofting Commission elections taking place in March 2027. The successful provider will ensure the secrecy of the ballot while maintaining transparency of the election process. The contract is for 12 months. Estimated value is £55,000.
Key points
- Returning Officer role for Crofting Commission elections (March 2027) — independence and ballot secrecy are paramount
- Supply chain payment performance (≥95% on time) must be confirmed or improvement plan provided
- Estimated value £55,000 over 12-month contract
- Submission deadline 9 June 2026 at 12:00 via Public Contracts Scotland
Who can bid
Open procedure. Independent and experienced organisation required to act as Returning Officer. Must demonstrate election administration experience. Supply chain payment performance confirmation required. If unable to confirm ≥95% on-time payment, a Director-signed improvement plan required.
How it is scored
Quality 60% · Price 40% 60% Quality and 40% Price. Quality covers methodology, experience, independence and ballot secrecy assurance.
Money
Estimated value £55,000 excluding VAT over 12 months.
How to submit
Tenders submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland portal.
Clarifications
Clarification questions via Public Contracts Scotland messaging prior to deadline of 9 June 2026 at 12:00.
Contract period
12-month contract covering the Crofting Commission election in March 2027.
Classification
CPV 79300000 — Market and economic research; polling and statistics ScotlandHighlands and Islands
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.