---
title: "PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PARTNER"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068fd5"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY"
published: "2026-04-30"
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# PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT PARTNER

Buyer: INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068fd5

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## Summary

The Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (IPSA) is seeking a Public Engagement Partner contract as part of its efforts to promote trust in democracy. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with a closing date for submissions on 1st June 2026. The opportunity is categorised under the services industry, specifically relating to research and social research services, and is accessible through an open procedure. This contract is for a planned three-year term (1+1+1) with a total gross value of £280,000 and covers various public engagement exercises across the United Kingdom. The enquiries for this tender can be made until 25th May 2026, and awards will be announced by 19th June 2026. IPSA, located in London, is classified as a public authority within the central government.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services, especially those experienced in public engagement and community involvement. It is suitable for SMEs and VCSEs, prioritising firms with strong technical ability and relevant experience. With the potential for renewal, businesses that can demonstrate effective pricing strategies and deliver high-quality services will benefit from sustained growth opportunities. The open procedure ensures a competitive bidding environment, attracting firms capable of delivering innovative engagement solutions to promote democratic values.

## Notice

One of IPSA's strategic objectives is to support trust in democracy. In 2025, IPSA carried out its most ambitious listening exercise at that time, grouped under the theme of What's Democracy Worth? IPSA wants to explore a wider range of public engagement options e.g. from informative to deliberative. This opportunity is seeking a partner for a three-year (1+1+1) contract term, to work with IPSA to carry/deliver various yearly public engagement exercises.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Renewal: Options to extend for two (2) separate 12-month periods for each engagement period.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040213-2026 |
| Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 29 Jun 2026 - 29 Jun 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £233,333 |
| Lots value | £233,333 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | INDEPENDENT PARLIAMENTARY STANDARDS AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | WC2N 6AB |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 30 Apr 2026 at 19:10 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040213-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040213-2026
  30th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender
- https://login.bipsolutions.com/casDelta/login
  Economic Operators interested in accessing this opportunity must be registered on the Delta eSourcing portal. The access code for the opportunity is: 543V45S7BJ.

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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