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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-b5fd17-7907066b-2e47-4cac-9d70-e652a55c9fd9

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26" was conducted by The Electoral Commission, located at 3 Bunhill Row, London, England. The contract, tagged under the CPV code 73000000 for research and development services, seeks to enhance democratic participation across England and Scotland with themes like democratic engagement, accessible voting, and digital engagement. The contract, awarded to Submotion Productions Ltd, commenced on 26 February 2026 and will conclude on 31 August 2027. It was part of a selective procurement method involving a call-off from an existing framework agreement, with an award finalised on 25 February 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the fields of research, consultancy, and digital services, particularly those with a focus on civic engagement and voter participation projects. Companies like Submotion Productions Ltd, an SME, demonstrate the types of agile and innovative firms well-positioned to contribute to such initiatives. The contract, valued at £76,800, serves as an example of how collaboration with public entities such as The Electoral Commission can foster potential growth and broaden market access for businesses meeting the stipulations of such frameworks.

## 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/25f56b7c-a46c-42ab-bed3-37741f9a1632 |
| 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 | 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 | £76,800 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,800 |
| 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 | SUBMOTION PRODUCTIONS |

## 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 03:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25f56b7c-a46c-42ab-bed3-37741f9a1632

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25f56b7c-a46c-42ab-bed3-37741f9a1632
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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