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Flexible Pilot Voting

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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10 Apr 2026 at 14:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Flexible Pilot Voting" project, aimed at conducting exit polling research during the May 2026 local elections. The contract has been awarded to BMG Research Ltd following a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Framework. The contract, valued at £51,600 (excluding VAT), covers research services under the CPV code 73110000. The work will be conducted in London, England, with the contract period running from 21 March 2026 to 31 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in research services to engage in public sector projects, enhancing their portfolio with government-based contracts. Enterprises specialising in data collection, analysis, and insights, especially those suited for academic and market research, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Although this specific procurement has reached the award stage, similar opportunities might arise, making it vital for businesses to remain attentive to frameworks like CCS RM6126.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Flexible Pilot Voting

Notice Description

This report presents the outcome of the procurement process for the Flexible Pilot Voting - Exit Polling Research project and seeks approval to award the contract to BMG Research. The purpose of this procurement was to appoint a research agency to conduct polling station exit interviews across selected pilot areas to evaluate flexible voting arrangements being trialled at the May 2026 local elections. Following a compliant procurement process via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6126 Research & Insights Framework, it is recommended that the contract is awarded to BMG Research. The total contract value is PS51,600 (Ex VAT)

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e766a500-13db-494f-90da-a75896236a67
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

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
£61,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,600 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Apr 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
20 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BMG RESEARCH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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