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title: "Political Finance Research"
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# Political Finance Research

Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-03aa1031-d031-48bb-9cd6-a7c151f30a06

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## Summary

The Electoral Commission is seeking to procure services for a project titled "Political Finance Research" aimed at conducting qualitative research into public attitudes towards political finance in the UK. This opportunity is categorized under the Research Services industry with a CPV code of 73110000. The procurement is being conducted using a selective method as a call-off from a Crown Commercial Service framework agreement. The process is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with the tender having been published on 23rd December 2025. The project is valued at £95,000, and the contract is scheduled to commence on 30th November 2025, ending on 31st March 2026. The research is set to be delivered across the United Kingdom, and the tender period will conclude on 16th October 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in research services, particularly those adept at qualitative research methodologies. It presents an excellent avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), as they are considered suitable for this procurement. By participating, businesses can expand their portfolio within the public sector, potentially opening doors to future collaborations and projects with the Electoral Commission and other governmental organisations. Firms with expertise in political science, public policy, and data analysis will particularly benefit from competing in this tender as it aligns with the project's key areas of focus.

## Notice

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 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d94d5b2-be0a-4878-8274-65b4b91d3870 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £95,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1Y 8YZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d94d5b2-be0a-4878-8274-65b4b91d3870

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d94d5b2-be0a-4878-8274-65b4b91d3870
  23rd December 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

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