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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-c615d428-68a7-4fcc-bb92-9f40abcca389

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## Summary

The Electoral Commission, based in London, is spearheading a procurement process titled "Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26" focusing on Research and Development Services. The projects are classified under CPV code 73000000 and are designed to enhance democratic engagement across England, Scotland, and digitally, particularly aiding under-registered groups. The procurement process was conducted using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to the Royal National Institute Of Blind People on 25th February 2026, with the project running from 26th February 2026 to 31st August 2027. The total value of this contract is £64,440, and the procurement was completed by 11th May 2026.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses engaged in research and development, particularly those focusing on democratic engagement and digital services, given the thematic focus on enhancing electoral participation. Although the project specifics suit larger organisations, notably those aligned with voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) objectives, it supports initiatives targeted at making voting accessible and inclusive. Businesses with a track record in executing similar scale projects and those capable of innovative engagement strategies are encouraged to take an interest, considering the project's potential to contribute to significant democratic engagement improvements.

## 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/29f665bd-8465-44d7-a50b-fc19d84b68d0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| 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 | £64,440 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £64,440 |
| 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 | ROYAL NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF BLIND PEOPLE |

## 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 03:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f665bd-8465-44d7-a50b-fc19d84b68d0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/29f665bd-8465-44d7-a50b-fc19d84b68d0
  11th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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