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Expression of Interest: Engaging deaf people, domestic abuse survivors, young people and New Scots in democracy

The Electoral Commission

Published: Sep 17, 2026

Updated: Sep 17, 2026

Source: uk_fts

About This Opportunity

This is a grants contract in the governance and public administration, social protection and Research sectors, with a focus on Elections. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 143,750. Proposals must be submitted before October 28, 2026.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for grants in the governance and public administration sector. Grant applications generally require a detailed project proposal, a clear results framework, and evidence of the applicant's capacity to deliver the proposed activities. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

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. We intend to work with organisations that embed participatory approaches, such as co-creation and co-design. Successful organisations will ensure their projects are developed with meaningful involvement from the communities they will benefit. Deaf people, including but not limited to British Sign Language users We intend to work with organisations that embed participatory approaches, such as co-creation and co-design. Successful organisations will ensure their projects are developed with meaningful involvement from the communities they will benefit. Supporting Domestic Abuse Survivors Project We intend to work with organisations that embed participatory approaches, such as co-creation and co-design. Successful organisations will ensure their projects are developed with meaningful involvement from the communities they will benefit. Supporting Young Voices in Democracy Project We intend to work with organisations that embed participatory approaches, such as co-creation and co-design. Successful organisations will ensure their projects are developed with meaningful involvement from the communities they will benefit. Supporting New Scots project

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on September 17, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 088428-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About The Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission has issued 41 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 35 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 2 countries including Ireland and United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: September 17, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 088428-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is October 28, 2026. You have 40 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by The Electoral Commission in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Grants contract in the Governance & Public Administration sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

What is the estimated budget?

The estimated contract value is £143,750 - £143,750. Bidders should ensure their proposals are consistent with this range and account for any local taxes and contract execution costs.