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title: "Flexible Pilot Voting"
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# Flexible Pilot Voting

Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-14de816d-21e3-434a-b754-fa6cc0adde5c

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## Summary

The Electoral Commission has successfully completed the procurement process for the "Flexible Pilot Voting" project, aimed at conducting exit polling research during the May 2026 local elections. The contract has been awarded to BMG Research Ltd following a selective procurement method through a call-off from the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights Framework. The contract, valued at £51,600 (excluding VAT), covers research services under the CPV code 73110000. The work will be conducted in London, England, with the contract period running from 21 March 2026 to 31 July 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for SMEs involved in research services to engage in public sector projects, enhancing their portfolio with government-based contracts. Enterprises specialising in data collection, analysis, and insights, especially those suited for academic and market research, would find this contract beneficial for business growth. Although this specific procurement has reached the award stage, similar opportunities might arise, making it vital for businesses to remain attentive to frameworks like CCS RM6126.

## Notice

This report presents the outcome of the procurement process for the Flexible Pilot Voting - Exit Polling Research project and seeks approval to award the contract to BMG Research. The purpose of this procurement was to appoint a research agency to conduct polling station exit interviews across selected pilot areas to evaluate flexible voting arrangements being trialled at the May 2026 local elections. Following a compliant procurement process via the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6126 Research & Insights Framework, it is recommended that the contract is awarded to BMG Research. The total contract value is PS51,600 (Ex VAT)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e766a500-13db-494f-90da-a75896236a67 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Mar 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £61,920 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BMG RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 14:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e766a500-13db-494f-90da-a75896236a67

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e766a500-13db-494f-90da-a75896236a67
  10th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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