---
title: "Postal Vote Verification"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000646973"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2021-03-09"
---

# Postal Vote Verification

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000646973

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council recently completed a procurement process for an electronic service to verify the identity of postal voters, titled 'Postal Vote Verification'. This initiative falls within the services industry, specifically aimed at enhancing electoral integrity. The procurement method used was a selective procedure, resulting in the award of the contract to Idox Software Ltd. The contract was signed on 1 March 2021, with an associated value of £87,654. The operational execution is based in Edinburgh, and the project is part of the Crown Commercial Services GCloud 12 Framework.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specializing in electronic services and software solutions, particularly those experienced in electoral processes and voter verification technologies. SMEs are well-suited to participate in this market due to the focused nature of the procurement and the limited scope of bidders involved, as evidenced by the single bid received. Companies looking to develop or enhance their offerings in this niche area may find this an advantageous opportunity to engage with public sector clients and expand their market presence.

## Notice

To supply an electronic service to verify the identity of postal voters

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Electronic service to verify the identity of postal voters.

Options: Dependant on future elections during the contract period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409046 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,654 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 48 - Software package and information systems
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 48000000 - Software package and information systems
- 72222300 - Information technology services

## Release History

- 9 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409046

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409046
  Postal Vote Verification - To supply an electronic service to verify the identity of postal voters

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000646973

## Provenance

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