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title: "Provision of Electoral Services"
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buyer: "DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL"
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# Provision of Electoral Services

Buyer: DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827454

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## Summary

This procurement process involves Dundee City Council seeking an external service provider for Electoral Services from 2025 to 2028, addressing various elections and referendums. As part of a collaborative effort with Angus Council and Perth & Kinross Councils, this contract is specific to Dundee City Council, with separate notices issued by the other councils. The procurement follows an open procedure under the services category and has reached the award stage, with contracts signed on 21st January 2026. It covers delivery in Dundee, Scotland, under industry classification CPV 79820000, for printing and postal services related to elections.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities for companies specialising in electoral service solutions, particularly those offering printing and postal services. Large enterprises like Idox Software, alongside subcontracting partners such as Adare, are well-suited for roles in this project due to the demand for managed systems and comprehensive service delivery. Businesses capable of handling large-scale electoral logistics and operations are encouraged to consider similar future tenders, which may offer expansive roles for both local and international firms interested in servicing public sector contracts within the UK.

## Notice

Dundee City Council has a requirement to contract with an external service provider for the provision of Electoral Services from 2025 initially to 2028 to cover any Scottish Parliamentary Elections, UK Parliamentary Elections, Local Government Elections, Local Government By Elections or Referendum. This procurement was conducted as a joint procurement exercise with Angus Council (lead authority) and Perth & Kinross Councils. This notice contains award information for Dundee City Council only. The other authorities have issued their own notices separately.

### Lot Information

Printing & Issuing of Postal Voting Packs, Ordinary & Tendered Ballot Papers

Printing & Issuing of Postal Voting Packs, Ordinary & Tendered Ballot Papers. This procurement was conducted as a joint procurement exercise with Angus Council (lead authority) and Perth & Kinross Councils. This notice contains award information for Dundee City Council only. The other authorities have issued their own notices separately.

Managed Absent Vote Personal Identifier Verification System

Managed Absent Vote Personal Identifier Verification System. This procurement was conducted as a joint procurement exercise with Angus Council (lead authority) and Perth & Kinross Councils. This notice contains award information for Dundee City Council only. The other authorities have issued their own notices separately.

Printing & Postage of Poll Cards

Printing & Postage of Poll Cards. This procurement was conducted as a joint procurement exercise with Angus Council (lead authority) and Perth & Kinross Councils. This notice contains award information for Dundee City Council only. The other authorities have issued their own notices separately.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552427 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 25 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 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 | £490,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 1QE |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Angus |
| Electoral ward | Forfar and District |
| Westminster constituency | Angus and Perthshire Glens |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72140000 - Computer hardware acceptance testing consultancy services
- 79820000 - Services related to printing

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552427

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552427
  Provision of Electoral Services - Dundee City Council has a requirement to contract with an external service provider for the provision of Electoral Services from 2025 initially to 2028 to cover any Scottish Parliamentary Elections, UK Parliamentary Elections, Local Government Elections, Local Government By Elections or Referendum. This procurement was conducted as a joint procurement exercise with Angus Council (lead authority) and Perth & Kinross Councils. This notice contains award information for Dundee City Council only. The other authorities have issued their own notices separately.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.idoxgroup.com
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827454
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk

## Provenance

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