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title: "Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26"
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# Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26

Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4044764a-0ac3-4987-aa09-b3bece1b4277

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## Summary

The procurement process for the project titled "Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26" has reached the award stage, with the buying organisation being The Electoral Commission. The focus of this procurement is on democratic engagement, specifically under the themes of engagement in England and Scotland, accessible voting, and digital engagement, aimed at supporting under-registered groups during elections. The procurement falls under the industry category of research and development services and related consultancy services, with a primary location in London, postcode EC1Y 8YZ. The process utilised a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £71,847.59, begins on 26th February 2026 and concludes on 31st August 2027.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for SMEs and VCSEs particularly interested in contributing to democratic processes and civic engagement. Businesses equipped to provide services in research, development, or consultancy related to electoral engagement and digital accessibility would find this project relevant. Competing organisations must have the capacity to design and execute projects that enhance voter participation among under-registered groups. The awarded contract to Health Equality and Rights Organisation signifies the emphasis on inclusivity and equality, foregrounding opportunities for adaptable, socially conscious businesses committed to driving societal impact in elections.

## 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/68fd0d92-b729-47b7-ac8e-38fd775a5adc |
| 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 | 11 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £71,847 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £71,847 |
| 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 | HEALTH EQUALITY AND RIGHTS ORGANISATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 May 2026 at 03:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68fd0d92-b729-47b7-ac8e-38fd775a5adc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/68fd0d92-b729-47b7-ac8e-38fd775a5adc
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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