---
title: "Provision of Democratic and Citizen Engagement Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000766783"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-05-30"
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# Provision of Democratic and Citizen Engagement Services

Buyer: CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000766783

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506249 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £208,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | 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

- 22 - Printed matter and related products
- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 22000000 - Printed matter and related products
- 72268000 - Software supply services

## Release History

- 30 May 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506249

## 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.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000766783

## Provenance

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