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Review of the extension of right to vote and change to qualification for membership of the Senedd

LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT

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21 Jul 2026 at 10:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government involves a tender titled "Review of the extension of right to vote and change to qualification for membership of the Senedd". The contract was awarded to Thinks Insight and Strategy, based in London. This tender falls under the industry category of social research services and is geographically situated within the United Kingdom, specifically in the Cardiff area. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 22nd July 2026 to 20th November 2026. This project is conducted under a limited procurement method, suggesting a below-threshold, limited competition process, with a possibility for a three-month extension without additional cost.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in social research and mixed-method studies, particularly those capable of engaging with young individuals, foreign citizens, and councillors. Firms experienced in delivering comprehensive reports and stakeholder engagement will find this contract particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio by working with a central government authority and contributing to significant amendments in Welsh electoral policy, thereby spurring business growth and establishing broader collaboration networks within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Review of the extension of right to vote and change to qualification for membership of the Senedd

Notice Description

Research to support statutory reporting on the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020, assessing the implementation and impact of franchise reforms. The project will deliver a mixed-methods study including an evidence review, qualitative engagement with 16-17-year-olds, qualifying foreign citizens, councillors and stakeholders, analysis and reporting, and a final bilingual report by November 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfa6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068602-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - limited competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£41,680 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
21 Jul 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
CF10 3NQ
Post Town
Cardiff
Country
Wales
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL5 South East Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Cardiff
Electoral Ward
Cathays
Westminster Constituency
Cardiff South and Penarth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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