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title: "PKC11622 AC-24-089-LD Provision of Electoral Services (Lead Authority - Angus Council)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827539"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL"
published: "2026-03-25"
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# PKC11622 AC-24-089-LD Provision of Electoral Services (Lead Authority - Angus Council)

Buyer: PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827539

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## Summary

This public procurement contract, overseen by Perth & Kinross Council, is focused on providing electoral services, specifically for printing and issuing postal voting packs and poll cards, as well as establishing an Absent Vote Personal Identifier Verification System. The project is a collaborative initiative with Angus Council and Dundee City Council, covering multiple election types and referenda from 2025 to 2028. Idox Software Ltd has been awarded the contract with a total value of £600,000. The contract is executed using an open procedure, stimulating competition in the services sector, primarily within the regions of Perth (UKM77) and Dundee (UKM71), with the contract having been signed on 27th October 2025.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in electoral services and associated logistical solutions, such as printing and mailing. Companies like Idox Software Ltd have engaged subcontractors like Adare to fulfil specific printing and postal service aspects, exemplifying the potential for partnerships and collaborations. The procurement demands quality and competitive pricing, rewarding adept service providers poised to integrate technology in electoral processes. This contract is ideal for businesses eager to expand within public services, particularly benefiting large-scale providers equipped to handle complex service requirements.

## Notice

Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth & Kinross Council has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider or providers 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 is to include: 1. Printing and Issuing of Postal Voting Packs and Printing of Ordinary and Tendered Ballot Packs. 2. Absent Vote Personal Identifier Verification System (PVMS) 3. Printing and Postage of Poll Cards

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Combination of provision for Lots 1, 2 and 3 by a single supplier. Contract notice for all three lots with total contract value noted just for Perth & Kinross Council. Dundee and Perth to issue their own notice

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552458 |
| 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 | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; DUNDEE CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5PH |
| 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 | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## 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=MAR552458

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552458
  PKC11622 AC-24-089-LD Provision of Electoral Services (Lead Authority - Angus Council) - Angus Council, Dundee City Council and Perth & Kinross Council has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider or providers 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 is to include: 1. Printing and Issuing of Postal Voting Packs and Printing of Ordinary and Tendered Ballot Packs. 2. Absent Vote Personal Identifier Verification System (PVMS) 3. Printing and Postage of Poll Cards

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827539

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