Tender

Political Finance Research

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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Tender

23 Dec 2025 at 15:26

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission is seeking to procure services for a project titled "Political Finance Research" aimed at conducting qualitative research into public attitudes towards political finance in the UK. This opportunity is categorized under the Research Services industry with a CPV code of 73110000. The procurement is being conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a Crown Commercial Service framework agreement. The process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with the tender having been published on 23rd December 2025. The project is valued at £95,000, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 30th November 2025, ending on 31st March 2026. The research is set to be delivered across the United Kingdom, and the tender period will conclude on 16th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in research services, particularly those adept at qualitative research methodologies. It presents an excellent avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are considered suitable for this procurement. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector, potentially opening doors to future collaborations and projects with the Electoral Commission and other governmental organisations. Firms with expertise in political science, public policy, and data analysis will particularly benefit from competing in this tender as it aligns with the project's key areas of focus.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Political Finance Research

Notice Description

Summary The Electoral Commission invites suppliers appointed to the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6126 - Research & Insights DPS to express their interest in delivering a UK-wide qualitative research project exploring public attitudes towards political finance. This research will help the Commission better understand public awareness, knowledge, and perceptions of the UK's political finance regime and provide insight to inform future policy and reporting work. Scope of Work The successful supplier will design and conduct qualitative research to explore: Public understanding of political donations and party funding rules. Attitudes to transparency, regulation, and potential reforms (e.g. donation caps). Trade-offs and perceptions around public vs. private funding of political parties. The work will include research design, sampling, fieldwork, analysis, and a final report and debrief presentation.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-03aa1031-d031-48bb-9cd6-a7c151f30a06
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d94d5b2-be0a-4878-8274-65b4b91d3870
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Dec 20256 days ago
Submission Deadline
16 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk
Contact Phone
020 7271 0615

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Further Information

Notice Documents

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