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Democratic Engagement Projects: engaging under-registered groups in democracy
Descriptions
We will commission projects which aim to increase democratic participation among groups who are less likely to be registered to vote and those who face other barriers. More information on these groups can be found in the attached EOI document.
We will commission projects grouped under the following Lots:
Lot 1: Action research projects, to pilot new and innovative approaches to democratic engagement in England
Lot 2: Accessible voting projects, to support disabled and neurodivergent voters across the UK
Lot 3: Digital engagement projects, to engage new and diverse audiences and explore the role that digital engagement can have in increasing participation
We welcome a wide range of initiatives. We will encourage innovation and creativity from partners, while incorporating best practice in education and community engagement. Initiatives could include traditional education interventions, activities to upskill professionals and trusted community voices, initiatives to build capacity to deliver democratic engagement, events, tech-based solutions, and awareness raising activities.
We will work in partnership with commissioned organisations to determine what success looks like and how we measure impact.
Projects should explore a range of topics based on what is important to their audiences, such as:
- Registering to vote
- The voter ID requirement
- Ways to vote
- How to identify mis- and disinformation
- What to expect at the polling station
- Upcoming changes to elections
This call is intended for organisations with a proven track record of delivering community or democratic engagement activities. While we welcome diverse expertise, applications from organisations whose primary focus is academic research, consultancy or market analysis are discouraged unless they are part of a joint bid led by an organisation with the required experience.
Next steps
If you are interested in applying for this tender, please register your interest.
1. Register on the portal
The expected invitation to tender will be published on the Electoral Commission's Procurement Portal, please register as a supplier by following this link https://intendhost.co.uk/electoralcommission
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2. Contact procurement, register interest
Once you have registered on the portal, please contact us stating which lot/s you intend on applying for. There is no need to formally respond to the tender at this stage with an application.
To express interest, please:
1. Register on the Electoral Commission's In-Tend Procurement Portal
2. Email procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk with confirmation of interest.
Please include 'WP132 Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-30' in the subject line.
Contact details
Name: The Electoral Commission - Procurement Team
Email address: procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk
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64216200 - Electronic information services
75200000 - Provision of services to the community
98300000 - Miscellaneous services
79315000 - Social research services
Keywords
social research
social behavior analysis
ad-hoc facility services
social data collection
online database access
societal trend analysis
info portal hosting
niche service delivery
civic engagement support
social impact assessment
community research
ethnographic research
bespoke support services
research data service
e info distribution
data service network
local welfare programs
sociological study services
residential program delivery
social inclusion initiatives
volunteer coordination services
unusual operational tasks
info subscription service
electronic resource access
knowledge platform access
tailored support arrangements
social attitudes surveying
public assistance management
custom consultancy offerings
qualitative field studies
municipal welfare distribution
bespoke project-based services
community outreach services
neighborhood support services
special-purpose service solutions
electronic content provision
community facility coordination
one-off commissioned tasks
digital information delivery
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