Tender

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PARTNER

INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY

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Tender

06 May 2026 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is inviting bids for a contract titled "PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PARTNER" aimed at enhancing trust in democracy through public engagement exercises. This procurement falls under the category of services, specifically research and development, and social research services. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with the process running on an open procedure. Located in London, this opportunity is structured as a three-year contract beginning on 30th June 2026 and potentially extending annually until 31st July 2029. Key dates include a tender period ending on 1st June 2026 and an enquiry period that closes on 25th May 2026. The contract is valued at £280,000 (gross) and is open to applications from SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE).

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specializing in public engagement, research, and consultancy services to partner with a central government authority and contribute to significant democratic initiatives. The contract offers potential growth opportunities for businesses adept in technical response, with a strong emphasis on quality and pricing. IPSA's focus on diversity in public engagement methods provides a platform for innovative companies to showcase their expertise and potentially secure a long-term partnership. Such businesses would particularly benefit from this contract, especially those with experience in strategic public consultation and social research, as they stand well-poised to enhance their portfolios and expand their influence within the central government sphere.

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Notice Title

PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PARTNER

Notice Description

One of IPSA's strategic objectives is to support trust in democracy. In 2025, IPSA carried out its most ambitious listening exercise at that time, grouped under the theme of What's Democracy Worth? IPSA wants to explore a wider range of public engagement options e.g. from informative to deliberative. This opportunity is seeking a partner for a three-year (1+1+1) contract term, to work with IPSA to carry/deliver various yearly public engagement exercises. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-London:-Research-and-development-services-and-related-consultancy-services./543V45S7BJ To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/543V45S7BJ

Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Annual engagement periods of 12 months each for a maximum three (3) year period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069219
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/041362-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£233,333 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£233,333 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
1 Jun 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jun 2026 - 31 Jul 2027 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
WC2N 6AB
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

Notice Documents

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