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Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission, based in London, England, has completed the procurement process titled "Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26." The project falls under the Research and Development services category, with a total value of £59,130. The contract is a selective procurement through a call-off from a framework agreement, aimed to deliver services targeting democratic engagement in England and Scotland, as well as accessible voting and digital engagement initiatives. The procurement stage has reached the award update phase, with the contract commencing on 26th February 2026 and concluding on 31st August 2027.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for business growth, particularly for SMEs and VCSEs, as the project is designed to involve diverse themes such as democracy and digital engagement. Companies such as community interest groups or organisations with expertise in engaging under-registered communities in elections could greatly benefit from participating. The supplier chosen for this contract is "I Have A Voice Community Interest Company," highlighting the relevance and opportunity for similar ventures to collaborate or expand their operations in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26

Notice Description

We would like to procure organisations to deliver democratic engagement projects under four themes/lots: Democratic engagement in England, Democratic Engagement in Scotland, Accessible Voting, and Digital Engagement. These projects would support under-registered groups to take part in elections, and would run for up to four years.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-290cd49d-403c-4293-acfa-9311441db4c3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f9a1330-cbff-466c-87e9-fbaf7f295408
Current Stage
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£59,130 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£59,130 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Feb 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 months ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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

I HAVE A VOICE COMMUNITY INTEREST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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