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London considers e-voting options

Kable

Published: 19 Oct 2004 14:00 BST

The Greater London Authority (GLA) has issued a pre-tender notice for an electronic voting/vote counting system in advance of the 2008 mayoral and London Assembly elections.

A spokesperson for the Mayor of London told Government Computing News on Monday that this amounts to an invitation to technology vendors to discuss what they could provide if there is a move in either area.

The notice lists the requirement of a "multi-channel" electronic voting and vote counting system, and consultancy services to purchase, develop and manage the system.

Although there is no firm timetable, the notice states: "It is anticipated that contract award procedures may commence in spring 2005." It says this is all subject to policy decisions, but that it may include voting by Internet, telephone, SMS and digital interactive television. It also mentions technology that count votes.

"Systems may be used if a by-election(s) is called before the next scheduled election dates for the GLA," says the document.