---
title: "Election Postal Verification Service (PVS) 2027"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826506"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-20"
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# Election Postal Verification Service (PVS) 2027

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826506

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has concluded the procurement process for the "Election Postal Verification Service (PVS) 2027." As part of its general public services mandate, this procurement falls within the services category and was conducted through an open procedure leveraging the Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Framework. The procurement was aimed at securing postal vote verification services for the 2027 Local Government election in Edinburgh. The contract was signed on 13 February 2026 and has been awarded to Idox Software Ltd, reflecting the procurement stage's progression to the award phase. This project is based in Edinburgh, located in the region UKM75. Key stakeholders involved include the Sheriff Court, positioned for mediation and review, with idox Software Ltd as the awarded supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in electoral management and postal verification services, providing a platform to collaborate with local authorities such as The City of Edinburgh Council. With an award value of £124,000, large-scale enterprises with capabilities in software solutions and efficient service delivery in the public electoral sphere are well-suited to participate in similar tenders. The utilisation of the Crown Commercial Services Framework indicates a streamlined procurement process favourable to suppliers already acquainted with government standards and frameworks. There is a notable opportunity for tech-oriented firms aiming to enhance their portfolio within the public sector through such service contracts.

## Notice

Award of contract utilising the Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Framework for postal vote verification services for the 2027 Local Government (Council) election.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract on Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Framework for postal vote verification services for the 2027 Local Government (Council) election.. Please refer to: https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6259

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552156 |
| 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 | 20 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 | £124,000 |

## 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

- 20 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552156

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552156
  Election Postal Verification Service (PVS) 2027 - Award of contract utilising the Crown Commercial Services RM6259 Framework for postal vote verification services for the 2027 Local Government (Council) election.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826506
- https://www.crowncommercial.gov.uk/agreements/RM6259

## Provenance

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