Award

Parliament Election Printing and Postal Verification Service 2026

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

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Award

24 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The City of Edinburgh Council has completed a contracting process for the Parliament Election Printing and Postal Verification Service 2026 as part of their general public services. Utilising an open procedure under the Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Framework, the contract was awarded to Idox Software Ltd, a large-scale supplier. The main focus is to aid in postal votes verification, with operational activities centred primarily in the UKM75 region. This procurement, classified within the services category, reached the contract award stage on 13 February 2026 with an overall contract value of £250,559. Interested parties should review potential claims within 30 days of the Contract Award Notice publication due to regulatory timelines.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specializing in election management solutions, specifically those offering printing and postal services. Large enterprises that have experience with electoral management systems, particularly within frameworks like the Crown Commercial Services, would be well-suited to engage in similar procurement activities. This contract not only aligns with the public sector service provisions but also provides a springboard for further collaborations and business expansions in electoral management systems and related services across the United Kingdom and potentially beyond. With the precedent set by this award, enterprises can leverage the framework's infrastructure to forge strategic partnerships and explore similar tenders within the public procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Parliament Election Printing and Postal Verification Service 2026

Notice Description

Award of contract utilising Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Framework for Parliament Election Printing and Postal Verification Service for Postal Votes.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract utilising Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Framework for Parliament Election Printing and Postal Verification Service for Postal Votes.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826499
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552352
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79800000 - Printing and related services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£250,559 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Feb 20261 months 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

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