---
title: "Provision of Electoral Consultancy Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068d4a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL"
published: "2026-04-28"
---

# Provision of Electoral Consultancy Services

Buyer: SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068d4a

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## Summary

Southampton City Council has successfully awarded a contract for the provision of electoral consultancy services, specifically aligned with the upcoming May 2026 local government election. The procurement falls within the services category and was conducted below the threshold with the exact procurement method remaining unspecified. Based in Southampton, United Kingdom, this contract has been completed as the electoral consultancy services commenced on 19 March 2026 and will conclude by 14 May 2026. The process culminated in an award on 3 February 2026, further reflected in the signing of the contract with a gross value of £84,000.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in electoral consultancy and personnel-training services. With the contract awarded to AEA, companies that possess expertise in electoral administration and services in similar consultancy fields would find lucrative prospects in competing for future such tenders. Engaging in consultancy work, especially within sub-central government sectors like Southampton City Council, could substantially elevate the profile and business prospects of firms operating in or seeking to expand their footprint within the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Electoral consultancy services for the upcoming May 2026 local government election.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038837-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - unknown |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 19 Mar 2026 - 14 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SOUTHAMPTON CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | SOUTHAMPTON |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO14 7LY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ32 Southampton |
| Local authority | Southampton |
| Electoral ward | Bargate |
| Westminster constituency | Southampton Itchen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AEA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79632000 - Personnel-training services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 16:16 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038837-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038837-2026
  28th April 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender
- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15390
  Signed contract

## Notice URLs

- http://www.southampton.gov.uk
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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