---
title: "Parliament Election Printing and Postal Verification Service 2026"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826499"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-24"
---

# Parliament Election Printing and Postal Verification Service 2026

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826499

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552352 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £250,559 |

## 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

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

### Codes

- 79800000 - Printing and related services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552352

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552352
  Parliament Election Printing and Postal Verification Service 2026 - Award of contract utilising Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Framework for Parliament Election Printing and Postal Verification Service for Postal Votes.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826499
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6259

## Provenance

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