---
title: "Election printing and post"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-035849"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL"
published: "2023-05-23"
---

# Election printing and post

Buyer: DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-035849

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## Summary

The Dumfries and Galloway Council recently awarded a contract for "Election printing and post" in the services category. The procurement process has been completed, and the contract, valued at £300,000, was signed on 22nd May 2023. The procurement method used was an open procedure. Idox Software Ltd is the active supplier awarded the contract. The tender was cancelled, and the buying organization was Dumfries and Galloway Council, located in Dumfries, UK. The key industry category covered was printing and delivery services for electoral materials.

This contract for "Election printing and post" by Dumfries and Galloway Council can create opportunities for businesses providing printing services, digital printing services, electoral forms, public-opinion polling services, data capture, and collection services. Companies offering hardware selection consultancy services may also find this tender suitable for their expertise. Despite the tender being cancelled, keeping an eye on future opportunities in similar sectors can be beneficial for businesses aiming at growth through public procurement contracts.

## Notice

Dumfries and Galloway Council will be inviting tenders for their Election Print materials. This will cover the printing of all Poll Cards, Ballot Papers included tender ballot papers for Station voters, postal voting packs including postal ballot papers and required inserts. Corresponding Number Lists for both ordinary and tendered Papers, A3 sized Ballot Papers with and without "Sample" for Display in polling stations will also be required. Print will be required for the following Elections and any by-elections that may occur in the period Parliamentary General Elections - covering 2 constituencies, Scottish Parliamentary elections - covering 2 constituencies and including the regional list ballot paper and its required postal voting insert. Local Government Elections Print - out with any Scottish Government contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Dumfries and Galloway Council will be inviting tenders for their Election Print materials. This will cover the printing of all Poll Cards, Ballot Papers included tender ballot papers for Station voters, postal voting packs including postal ballot papers and required inserts. Corresponding Number Lists for both ordinary and tendered Papers, A3 sized Ballot Papers with and without "Sample" for Display in polling stations will also be required. Print will be required for the following Elections and any by-elections that may occur in the period Parliamentary General Elections - covering 2 constituencies, Scottish Parliamentary elections - covering 2 constituencies and including the regional list ballot paper and its required postal voting insert. Local Government Elections Print - out with any Scottish Government contract

Renewal: The contract will be awarded for an initial four year period with the option of a twelve month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014573-2023 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | 27 Oct 2022 |
| Award date | 21 May 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £300,000 |
| Lots value | £300,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £300,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUMFRIES |
| Post town | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Postcode | DG1 2HP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | IDOX SOFTWARE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 22821000 - Electoral forms
- 72110000 - Hardware selection consultancy services
- 72313000 - Data capture services
- 72314000 - Data collection and collation services
- 79320000 - Public-opinion polling services
- 79810000 - Printing services
- 79811000 - Digital printing services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing
- 79823000 - Printing and delivery services

## Release History

- 23 May 2023 at 07:48 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014573-2023
- 23 Jan 2023 at 12:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001998-2023
- 2 Aug 2022 at 13:57 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021132-2022

## Notice URLs

- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711574
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00219

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