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title: "Review of the extension of right to vote and change to qualification for membership of the Senedd"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cfa6"
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buyer: "LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Review of the extension of right to vote and change to qualification for membership of the Senedd

Buyer: LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cfa6

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## Summary

The procurement process initiated by the Llywodraeth Cymru / Welsh Government involves a tender titled "Review of the extension of right to vote and change to qualification for membership of the Senedd". The contract was awarded to Thinks Insight and Strategy, based in London. This tender falls under the industry category of social research services and is geographically situated within the United Kingdom, specifically in the Cardiff area. The procurement stage is complete, with the contract period running from 22nd July 2026 to 20th November 2026. This project is conducted under a limited procurement method, suggesting a below-threshold, limited competition process, with a possibility for a three-month extension without additional cost.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses that specialise in social research and mixed-method studies, particularly those capable of engaging with young individuals, foreign citizens, and councillors. Firms experienced in delivering comprehensive reports and stakeholder engagement will find this contract particularly suitable. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolio by working with a central government authority and contributing to significant amendments in Welsh electoral policy, thereby spurring business growth and establishing broader collaboration networks within the public sector.

## Notice

Research to support statutory reporting on the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020, assessing the implementation and impact of franchise reforms. The project will deliver a mixed-methods study including an evidence review, qualitative engagement with 16-17-year-olds, qualifying foreign citizens, councillors and stakeholders, analysis and reporting, and a final bilingual report by November 2026.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068602-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | 21 Jul 2026 - 20 Nov 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £41,680 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LLYWODRAETH CYMRU / WELSH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | CARDIFF |
| Post town | Cardiff |
| Postcode | CF10 3NQ |
| Country | Wales |
| ITL 1 | TLL Wales |
| ITL 2 | TLL5 South East Wales |
| ITL 3 | TLL52 Cardiff and Vale of Glamorgan |
| Local authority | Cardiff |
| Electoral ward | Cathays |
| Westminster constituency | Cardiff South and Penarth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 10:15 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068602-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068602-2026
  21st July 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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