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Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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11 May 2026 at 03:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission in London is seeking to engage organisations for the "Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26". This procurement, categorised under Research and Development Services and related consultancy services, aims to enhance democratic participation across the UK, with a focus on under-registered groups. The procurement phase is complete, having been carried out through a selective process as a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender involved projects running through four themes across England and Scotland, with a contract period starting from 26th February 2026 to 31st August 2027. The awarded contract, valued at £60,830.40, went to United Response, a VCSE and large-scale supplier.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses operating within the services industry, particularly those adept in democratic engagement and digital solutions for accessibility in voting. Organisations that are part of framework agreements and specialise in civic participation and digital inclusion initiatives would find this tender particularly beneficial to their growth. As the initiative supports VCSE inclusion, businesses with a social enterprise focus stand to gain by contributing to broadening electoral participation and engagement in political processes.

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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-a81913b2-47ee-4fd2-8dea-f88e5bf668de
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/483ff127-2c8d-4854-bb51-0c75fb3eeab4
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
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

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
£60,830 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£60,830 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

UNITED RESPONSE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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