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title: "Political Finance Research"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ac15"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION"
published: "2025-10-09"
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# Political Finance Research

Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ac15

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## Summary

The Electoral Commission is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for a UK-wide qualitative research project titled "Political Finance Research." The tender, classified under "Research services" in the services category, aims to explore public attitudes towards political finance in the UK. The Electoral Commission will utilise the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) Research & Insights DPS RM6126 framework for this project. A future notice date has been set for 20th October 2025, inviting expressions of interest from qualified suppliers on this framework. Located in the UK, this initiative provides a strategic opportunity for businesses to engage in the planning phase of this tender.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for companies specialising in research services and public policy analysis to contribute valuable insights to the Electoral Commission. Businesses that are adept at qualitative research, particularly those experienced with political finance systems, transparency, and regulatory affairs, are well-suited to compete for this contract. Participation could help companies expand their research portfolios and influence policy through the provision of critical analysis and reporting, fostering growth through high-profile association with a reputable public sector entity.

## Notice

Summary The Electoral Commission invites suppliers appointed to the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6126 - Research & Insights DPS to express their interest in delivering a UK-wide qualitative research project exploring public attitudes towards political finance. This research will help the Commission better understand public awareness, knowledge, and perceptions of the UK's political finance regime and provide insight to inform future policy and reporting work. Scope of Work Show less description The successful supplier will design and conduct qualitative research to explore: Public understanding of political donations and party funding rules. Attitudes to transparency, regulation, and potential reforms (e.g. donation caps). Trade-offs and perceptions around public vs. private funding of political parties. The work will include research design, sampling, fieldwork, analysis, and a final report and debrief presentation.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Electoral Commission invites suppliers appointed to the Crown Commercial Service (CCS) RM6126 - Research & Insights DPS to express their interest in delivering a UK-wide qualitative research project exploring public attitudes towards political finance.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063908-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 19 Oct 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 15:53 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/063908-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.electoralcommission.org.uk
- https://www.in-tend.co.uk

## Provenance

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