Expression of Interest: Engaging deaf people, domestic abuse survivors, young people and New Scots in democracy
The contract covers action research projects to engage deaf people, domestic abuse survivors, young people and New Scots in democracy, supporting the Electoral Commission’s work to strengthen public confidence, political literacy and participation. The buyer is the Electoral Commission, an independent UK public body that oversees elections, regulates political finance and promotes the fairness, transparency and integrity of the democratic process. The supplier is expected to research barriers faced by these groups and help develop evidence-based activities or resources that improve understanding of democracy, voter registration, voting methods and election changes, including voter identification requirements. The estimated contract value is £143,750 for the 2026–27 programme. Delivery is expected across the UK, including England, Scotland, Wales and the listed UK regions. The critical qualification requirement is demonstrated capability to undertake action research and engage effectively with the specified communities, including groups facing barriers to democratic participation.
Buyer: The Electoral Commission. Source: Find a Tender. Updated 29 Sept 2026.
Key facts
- Estimated value: £143.8k
- Bids close: 28 Oct 2026
- Location: North East (England), North West (England), Yorkshire and The Humber, East Midlands (England), West Midlands (England), East of England, London, South East (England), South West (England), Scotland, Haringey and Islington
- Procedure: Below threshold - open competition
- Contract period: 13 Nov 2026 to 31 Mar 2028
- Category: Education and training services (80000000)
From the official notice
Action Research Projects 2026 27 The Electoral Commission is the independent public body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity. We also use our expertise to make and advocate for changes to our democracy, aiming to improve fairness, transparency, and efficiency. Our voter engagement work aims to promote greater consistency in political literacy education, increase knowledge and understanding of democracy, and increase voter confidence to engage in our democratic system. To date, we have worked with partners to develop and deliver a range of activities and resources designed to educate voters, particularly under-registered groups and others facing barriers to participation, about how to register to vote, ways to vote and changes to elections (such as the introduction of the voter ID requirement). For further details see attached Expression of Interest form.
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Questions about this tender
When is the deadline?
Bids close on 28 Oct 2026.
What is it worth?
The estimated value is £143.8k.
Who can apply?
The buyer has marked it as suitable for small and medium-sized businesses.
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