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Provision of Democratic and Citizen Engagement Services

CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed a procurement process for the provision of Democratic and Citizen Engagement Services. The tender, titled "Provision of Democratic and Citizen Engagement Services," was carried out via a limited procurement method using an Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract, with a value of £208,000 GBP, was awarded to Idox Software Ltd on 12th March 2024. The procurement process was overseen by the City of Edinburgh Council and took place in Edinburgh, UK. The process was initiated as part of the general public services industry category.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialize in providing Democratic and Citizen Engagement systems, specifically in the areas of election print and postal vote verification services. Companies with experience in large-scale service delivery would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement stage of this tender is now at the award stage, indicating that the contract has been successfully awarded. Businesses interested in similar procurement processes should monitor the City of Edinburgh Council's website for future opportunities in this industry category.

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Notice Title

Provision of Democratic and Citizen Engagement Services

Notice Description

The City of Edinburgh Council contracts on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Returning Officer for UK, Scottish and local elections for which he is responsible. A Direct Award Call Off Under CCS Framework RM6259 Vertical Application Lot 4 has been carried out for the provision of Democratic and Citizen Engagement systems. These include both election print and postal vote verification services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Call off award from CCS Framework Contract RM6259 Vertical Application Solutions Lot 4 Lot 4 Citizen Services. For the Provision of Democratic and Citizen Engagement Services in respect of election print and postal vote verification services.

Procurement Information

Direct Award from Cat B Framework

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000766783
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506249
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

22 - Printed matter and related products

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

22000000 - Printed matter and related products

72268000 - Software supply services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£208,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
Annemarie Hannaway
Contact Email
annemarie.hannaway@edinburgh.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

IDOX SOFTWARE

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506249
    Provision of Democratic and Citizen Engagement Services - The City of Edinburgh Council contracts on behalf of the City of Edinburgh Returning Officer for UK, Scottish and local elections for which he is responsible. A Direct Award Call Off Under CCS Framework RM6259 Vertical Application Lot 4 has been carried out for the provision of Democratic and Citizen Engagement systems. These include both election print and postal vote verification services.

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