--- title: "Partner led action research projects" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6c761c05-ff32-4ca3-9392-b80822fa4566" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c761c05-ff32-4ca3-9392-b80822fa4566" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c761c05-ff32-4ca3-9392-b80822fa4566.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c761c05-ff32-4ca3-9392-b80822fa4566.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION" published: "2024-10-02" --- # Partner led action research projects Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6c761c05-ff32-4ca3-9392-b80822fa4566 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-6c761c05-ff32-4ca3-9392-b80822fa4566) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-6c761c05-ff32-4ca3-9392-b80822fa4566.json) ## Summary The Electoral Commission, an independent public body in the UK, is planning a procurement process titled “Partner led action research projects”. This initiative falls under the industry category of Research and Experimental Development Services and will take place in England starting from 4th November 2024, with an end date of 31st March 2025. The procurement is currently in the planning stage, with a budget of £50,000. The open procedure method will be used for this process, aiming to enhance voter education and engagement, with specific focus areas including political literacy, voter confidence, and changes in legislation. All key dates and deadlines are up-to-date as of 2nd October 2024. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in research, development, and consultancy services, particularly those experienced in market research, polling, statistics, and training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are deemed suitable to compete for this contract. Participating businesses will have the opportunity to collaborate closely with the Electoral Commission to develop impactful educational materials and resources aimed at increasing public confidence and understanding of the democratic process. ## Notice The Electoral Commission is the independent public body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity. We also use our expertise to make and advocate for changes to our democracy, aiming to improve fairness, transparency, and efficiency. Our voter engagement work aims to promote greater consistency in political literacy education, increase knowledge and understanding of democracy, and increase voter confidence to engage in our democratic system. 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 changes in legislation (such as the introduction of the voter ID requirement). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d37881c0-ef64-4250-ab58-565078bea75f | | Notice type | Planned Procurement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 2 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Sep 2024 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Nov 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £50,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### 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 ### Codes - 73100000 - Research and experimental development services - 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services - 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development - 79300000 - Market and economic research; polling and statistics - 79400000 - Business and management consultancy and related services - 80500000 - Training services ## Release History - 2 Oct 2024 at 14:54 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d37881c0-ef64-4250-ab58-565078bea75f - 19 Sep 2024 at 14:00 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d37881c0-ef64-4250-ab58-565078bea75f ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d37881c0-ef64-4250-ab58-565078bea75f 2nd October 2024 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9b100da-2bb7-4e16-9c86-221eb7289dbb - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/72791c67-2f11-4f87-a1d0-cec594e1689f ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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