Atos and Softwire selected by Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government for Digital Services
United Kingdom – March 13, 2026
Seven-year contract worth £63 million to deliver digital development services for the UK’s electoral system.
Atos, a leading provider of AI-powered digital transformation and partner, technology transformation specialists Softwire, have been selected by the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) to deliver the full spectrum of development of Digital Elections Services (DES) portfolio.
Michael Herron, Head of Atos UK&I said, “We are delighted to be working with Softwire and MHCLG on this vital service. We understand the need for secure, robust and future-ready digital systems that underpin citizen services.
“This award reflects our deep expertise in delivering critical solutions for citizens on behalf of the Government.”
The Atos and Softwire solution will help the MHCLG Elections team deliver the government’s manifesto commitments and other priorities, alongside continuing to iterate and improve their existing products and services.
Atos and Softwire will provide full multi-disciplinary teams and individuals to complement an existing team for a short to medium period. They will provide expertise in delivery and implementation, product management, discovery and user research, business analysis, service design, development, testing and technical architecture.
Alex Wolff, director, public sector, health and transport Softwire, said: “We are delighted to continue our existing relationship with MHCLG on the important work of supporting and securing UK elections. Our partnership with Atos allows us to combine our deep experience in designing and building universally accessible critical assets with Atos’ track record of successfully delivering scaled programmes of work.”
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About Atos Group
Atos Group is a global leader in digital transformation with c. 63,000 employees and annual revenue of c. € 8 billion, operating in 61 countries under two brands — Atos for services and Eviden for products. European number one in cybersecurity, cloud and high-performance computing, Atos Group is committed to a secure and decarbonized future and provides tailored AI-powered, end-to-end solutions for all industries.
Atos is a SE (Societas Europaea) and listed on Euronext Paris. The purpose of Atos is to help design the future of the information space. Its expertise and services support the development of knowledge, education and research in a multicultural approach and contribute to the development of scientific and technological excellence. Across the world, the Group enables its customers and employees, and members of societies at large to live, work and develop sustainably, in a safe and secure information space.
About Softwire
Softwire, a leading technology transformation consultancy, combines software engineering, design, innovation, data engineering, and AI to create cutting-edge solutions for clients across various sectors. Softwire helps clients identify use cases, test hypotheses, and integrate AI in a scalable and responsive manner. Softwire has ranked as a Financial Times UK Leading Management Consultant for the last five years (2021-2026) and regularly appears in the top three Best Large Companies to Work For in the UK.
Press contact
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