Idox scores contract for 2022 Scottish elections

Software and solutions supplier Idox has secured a contract with the Scottish Government and Scottish Local Authorities to deliver the electronic counting of ballot papers in elections scheduled for 2022.

Idox said on Wednesday that the five-year contract, won under open tender, will see the firm provide e-Counting election support for the Scottish Government and Local Authorities for a third consecutive time, having been selected to provide software and print management services in the 2016 and 2017 Scottish local government elections.

Chief executive David Meaden said: "Our strategic partnership with Fujitsu and Elite Training provides a market-leading e-Counting solution that will help drive efficiency and improve the Scottish elections' process.

"The contract marks an important win for Idox, showcasing our full capabilities in electoral services whilst improving our revenue visibility for FY21 and beyond."

As of 0930 GMT, Idox shares were flat at 49.50p.