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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 11:15

UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Welsh Government commissioned social research services to review the extension of voting rights and changes to the qualifications for membership of the Senedd. The work supports statutory reporting on the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020 and assesses how the franchise reforms have been implemented and their impact. The required scope covers an evidence review, qualitative engagement with 16- and 17-year-olds, qualifying foreign citizens, councillors and other stakeholders, followed by analysis, reporting and a final bilingual report. The services are delivered for the Welsh Government, with activity taking place in the United Kingdom and the policy focus specifically on Wales. This is a public-sector research and evaluation requirement rather than a goods supply or construction project.

The procurement has been awarded following a below-threshold limited competition under the light-touch regime. The single lot is complete. The Welsh Government awarded the contract to Thinks Insight and Strategy on 17 July 2026, and the contract is active. Its value is £41,680 excluding VAT and £50,016 including VAT. The contract period runs from 22 July 2026 to 20 November 2026, with a possible no-cost three-month extension to 20 February 2027. The contracted research is expected to produce the final bilingual report by November 2026. The award covers social research services for the full requirement, and the available procurement information identifies the limited competition route rather than an open procedure.

This award demonstrates demand from the Welsh Government for suppliers able to deliver politically sensitive, mixed-methods social research and translate findings into statutory reporting. A credible competitor for a future requirement would need experience of evidence reviews, qualitative research with young people and minority or eligibility-defined groups, and engagement with elected representatives, public bodies and policy stakeholders. It would also need strong analytical and reporting capability, including the ability to combine qualitative evidence with wider impact assessment and produce clear bilingual outputs. The successful supplier is an SME, indicating that the requirement can be delivered by a focused research consultancy rather than only a large prime contractor. Firms with Welsh policy knowledge, robust fieldwork methods and bilingual delivery capability would be well placed.

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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 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
22 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
Postcode Area
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 & Strategy

Further Information

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