Notice Information
Notice Title
Democratic Engagement Projects: engaging under-registered groups in democracy
Notice Description
We will commission projects which aim to increase democratic participation among groups who are less likely to be registered to vote and those who face other barriers. More information on these groups can be found in the attached EOI document. We will commission projects grouped under the following Lots: Lot 1: Action research projects, to pilot new and innovative approaches to democratic engagement in England Lot 2: Accessible voting projects, to support disabled and neurodivergent voters across the UK Lot 3: Digital engagement projects, to engage new and diverse audiences and explore the role that digital engagement can have in increasing participation Lot 4 - Democratic Engagement Projects (Scotland) - small to medium scale projects that will pilot new and innovative approaches in Scotland only. We welcome a wide range of initiatives. We will encourage innovation and creativity from partners, while incorporating best practice in education and community engagement. Initiatives could include traditional education interventions, activities to upskill professionals and trusted community voices, initiatives to build capacity to deliver democratic engagement, events, tech-based solutions, and awareness raising activities. Projects should explore a range of topics based on what is important to their audiences, such as: - Registering to vote - The voter ID requirement - Ways to vote - How to identify mis- and disinformation - What to expect at the polling station - Upcoming changes to elections This call is intended for organisations with a proven track record of delivering community or democratic engagement activities. While we welcome diverse expertise, applications from organisations whose primary focus is academic research, consultancy or market analysis are discouraged unless they are part of a joint bid led by an organisation with the required experience. Next steps If you are interested in applying for this tender, please register your interest. 1. Register on the portal The expected invitation to tender will be published on the Electoral Commission's Procurement Portal, please register as a supplier by following this link https://in-tendhost.co.uk/electoralcommission If you need help with registering, please may you contact the In-tend Technical Helpdesk on 0114 407 0065. 2. Contact procurement, register interest Once you have registered on the portal, please contact us stating which lot/s you intend on applying for. There is no need to formally respond to the tender at this stage with an application. To express interest, please: 1. Register on the Electoral Commission's In-Tend Procurement Portal 2. Email procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk with confirmation of interest. Please include 'WP132 Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-30' in the subject line. Contact details Name: The Electoral Commission - Procurement Team Email address: procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-49e4abf1-2c8a-4889-b46b-04abfeccb6c1
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c008db4-4a27-47fb-8a4e-444a5570b368
- Current Stage
- Planning
- All Stages
- Planning
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Planned Procurement Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Not specified
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure (above threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
64 - Postal and telecommunications services
75 - Administration, defence and social security services
79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security
98 - Other community, social and personal services
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- CPV Codes
64216200 - Electronic information services
75200000 - Provision of services to the community
79315000 - Social research services
98300000 - Miscellaneous services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £100,000 £100K-£500K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 9 Dec 20252 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- Not specified
- Future Notice Date
- 15 Dec 2025Expired
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 9 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 1-2 years
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Planned
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
- Contact Name
- The Procurement Team
- Contact Email
- procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk
- Contact Phone
- 02072710739
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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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c008db4-4a27-47fb-8a4e-444a5570b368
9th December 2025 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
Notice URLs
Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)
View full OCDS Record for this contracting process
The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.
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