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title: "Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2619d681-ac9f-4620-b53d-889205d47762"
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buyer: "THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION"
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# Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26

Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2619d681-ac9f-4620-b53d-889205d47762

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26," overseen by The Electoral Commission, seeks organisations to deliver democratic engagement initiatives across England and Scotland. The projects, which aim to support under-registered groups in election participation, span four themes: Democratic Engagement in England, Democratic Engagement in Scotland, Accessible Voting, and Digital Engagement. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with Homeless Link identified as the supplier. Key dates include the award date on 5 March 2026, and the contract period runs from 6 March 2026 to 31 August 2027. Located in London, The Electoral Commission is focusing on research and development services within the governance sector, employing a selective procurement method through a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) particularly skilled in research and consultancy services. Organisations specialising in electoral engagement, community outreach, digital communication, and accessibility services would find the scope of this project beneficial for expanding their portfolio and fostering long-term growth. With an awarded contract value of £43,350, suppliers who can innovate in engaging diverse communities in electoral processes are well-suited to undertake these meaningful initiatives aimed at increasing democratic participation.

## Notice

We would like to procure organisations to deliver democratic engagement projects under four themes/lots: Democratic engagement in England, Democratic Engagement in Scotland, Accessible Voting, and Digital Engagement. These projects would support under-registered groups to take part in elections, and would run for up to four years.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59ceb98-9b48-4178-91e7-6e28f2f562f7 |
| 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, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 6 Mar 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £43,350 |
| 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 | HOMELESS LINK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 22 Apr 2026 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59ceb98-9b48-4178-91e7-6e28f2f562f7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c59ceb98-9b48-4178-91e7-6e28f2f562f7
  22nd April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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