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PKC11622 AC-24-089-LD Provision of Electoral Services (Lead Authority - Angus Council)

Perth & Kinross Council

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25 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

This public procurement contract, overseen by Perth & Kinross Council, is focused on providing electoral services, specifically for printing and issuing postal voting packs and poll cards, as well as establishing an Absent Vote Personal Identifier Verification System. The project is a collaborative initiative with Angus Council and Dundee City Council, covering multiple election types and referenda from 2025 to 2028. Idox Software Ltd has been awarded the contract with a total value of £600,000. The contract is executed using an open procedure, stimulating competition in the services sector, primarily within the regions of Perth (UKM77) and Dundee (UKM71), with the contract having been signed on 27th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electoral services and associated logistical solutions, such as printing and mailing. Companies like Idox Software Ltd have engaged subcontractors like Adare to fulfil specific printing and postal service aspects, exemplifying the potential for partnerships and collaborations. The procurement demands quality and competitive pricing, rewarding adept service providers poised to integrate technology in electoral processes. This contract is ideal for businesses eager to expand within public services, particularly benefiting large-scale providers equipped to handle complex service requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PKC11622 AC-24-089-LD Provision of Electoral Services (Lead Authority - Angus Council)

Notice Description

Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth & Kinross Council has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider or providers for the provision of Electoral Services from 2025 initially to 2028 to cover any Scottish Parliamentary Elections, UK Parliamentary Elections, Local Government Elections, Local Government By Elections or Referendum. This is to include: 1. Printing and Issuing of Postal Voting Packs and Printing of Ordinary and Tendered Ballot Packs. 2. Absent Vote Personal Identifier Verification System (PVMS) 3. Printing and Postage of Poll Cards

Lot Information

Lot 1

Combination of provision for Lots 1, 2 and 3 by a single supplier. Contract notice for all three lots with total contract value noted just for Perth & Kinross Council. Dundee and Perth to issue their own notice

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827539
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552458
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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

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

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

CPV Codes

72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services

79820000 - Services related to printing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£600,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Perth & Kinross Council
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

Dundee City Council

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Postcode Area
Perth
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Idox Software Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552458
    PKC11622 AC-24-089-LD Provision of Electoral Services (Lead Authority - Angus Council) - Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth & Kinross Council has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider or providers for the provision of Electoral Services from 2025 initially to 2028 to cover any Scottish Parliamentary Elections, UK Parliamentary Elections, Local Government Elections, Local Government By Elections or Referendum. This is to include: 1. Printing and Issuing of Postal Voting Packs and Printing of Ordinary and Tendered Ballot Packs. 2. Absent Vote Personal Identifier Verification System (PVMS) 3. Printing and Postage of Poll Cards

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