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Improving democratic engagement in Wales

ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission, based in London, has executed a procurement process titled "Improving Democratic Engagement in Wales" under the services category. This initiative is aimed at enhancing voter education and democratic participation among under-registered groups, including qualifying foreign nationals, Black and other minority ethnic communities, housing association renters, and people experiencing homelessness, in preparation for the 2026 Senedd and 2027 local government elections in Wales. The procurement process, recently at the award stage as of 11 December 2025, has led to Race Equality First Limited being awarded the contract, which was signed on 8 December 2025. This tender sought expressions of interest without requiring a formal project proposal or price submission during its planning stage, first announced on 6 October 2025. The classification includes various services such as research, development, business services, and community engagement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in community services, research, and consultancy, especially those with a focus on social inclusion and educational initiatives. Organisations that have expertise in working with minority groups and marginalised communities are particularly well-suited to engage in this project, offering them a platform to leverage their capabilities for increased social impact and develop strategic partnerships. This procurement not only facilitates business growth through collaboration with governmental bodies but also enhances the visibility and influence of participating companies in the social services sector.

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Notice Title

Improving democratic engagement in Wales

Notice Description

Expression of interest - Improving democratic engagement in Wales.To date, we have worked with partners to develop a range of resources designed to educate voters and under-registered groups about how to register to vote, ways to vote and about changes to those processes (such as the introduction of votes at 16 in Wales).Ahead of the 2026 Senedd and 2027 local government elections in Wales we are looking to support projects to increase democratic engagement amongst under-registered groups, specifically:- Qualifying foreign nationals- Black and other minority ethnic communities- Housing association renters- People experiencing homelessnessThere are two Lots:Lot 1 - Organisations supporting qualifying foreign nationals, and black and other minority ethnic communitiesLot 2 - Housing associations and organisations supporting people experiencing homelessness

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-156402
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=156402
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award 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

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

80 - Education and training services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

98000000 - Other community, social and personal services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
Paul Stringer
Contact Email
pstringer@electoralcommission.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 2072710696

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

RACE EQUALITY FIRST

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