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📰 News14 March 2026·2 min read·

Atos and Softwire Win £63M UK Government Electoral Reform Tech Contract

Source: uktn

The UK government awarded a £63 million, seven-year contract to tech firms Atos and Softwire on 13 March 2026 to deliver digital development services for the electoral system. The contract is managed through the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and covers the development of a digital elections services portfolio. The deal is part of broader UK government efforts to modernise electoral infrastructure through technology.

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