Electoral Commission Seeks Security Services for General Election Voting Process

What we need This proposed procurement will seek proposals for suitably qualified suppliers as to the options available for the Commission to ensure that the following high level requirements to be met:: � All used and unused (with an emphasis on used) voting papers are properly secured throughout the voting process and until the official count is announced.

� The public and voting place staff remain safe and able to carry out the voting delivery functions free of interference and disruption. � That all staff involved in the count of advance votes remain in a secure designated counting area until 7pm on election day. What we don�t want Blanket coverage is not required for each tranche of work.

Each Returning Officer will make specific assessments of security guard requirements as they select voting places and implement their site security plans. Numbers will vary by electorate. What�s important to us The Electoral Commission must deliver the General election on the 19 September.

Therefore the Electoral Commission seeks suppliers with strong track records for meeting delivery timeframes, often with short lead times. Why should you bid? It is a unique opportunity to be able to facilitate a safe and secure National event of this significance. Democracy matters. It means all New Zealanders get an equal say on those making decisions on our behalf.

A healthy democracy, in which everyone�s voice is heard and represented, is a quintessential public good. We want New Zealanders to understand their electoral system, to have confidence in our administration of their electoral laws, to find enrolling and voting easy, and to value and exercise their right to vote.

A bit about us The Electoral Commission is an independent Crown entity with responsibility for the delivery of parliamentary elections and referenda.