Planning

Political Finance Research

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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Planning

09 Oct 2025 at 15:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a UK-wide qualitative research project titled "Political Finance Research." The tender, classified under "Research services" in the services category, aims to explore public attitudes towards political finance in the UK. The Electoral Commission will utilise the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Research & Insights DPS RM6126 framework for this project. A future notice date has been set for 20th October 2025, inviting expressions of interest from qualified suppliers on this framework. Located in the UK, this initiative provides a strategic opportunity for businesses to engage in the planning phase of this tender.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for companies specialising in research services and public policy analysis to contribute valuable insights to the Electoral Commission. Businesses that are adept at qualitative research, particularly those experienced with political finance systems, transparency, and regulatory affairs, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation could help companies expand their research portfolios and influence policy through the provision of critical analysis and reporting, fostering growth through high-profile association with a reputable public sector entity.

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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 Show less description 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.

Lot Information

Lot 1

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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05ac15
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063908-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

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

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