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

The Electoral Commission

The Electoral Commission in the United Kingdom is inviting bids for “Expression of Interest: Engaging deaf people, domestic abuse survivors, young people and New Scots in democracy”. Bids close on 28 October 2026, 12:00 GMT; the estimated value is £143,750. Who can bid: Proven track record delivering community or democratic engagement activities; Lots 1 and 2: ability to deliver across the whole UK ideally, England as a minimum. askTender lists every requirement to qualify and checks whether your company meets them.

The tender in brief

UK democracy engagement projects in four lots, for organisations with community engagement experience

The Electoral Commission seeks organisations to run action research projects increasing democratic participation among Deaf people, domestic abuse survivors, young people in England and New Scots. Four lots cover the whole UK, England and Scotland, with budgets up to £80,000, £50,000, £30,000 and £12,500 including VAT in year one. Contracts run from November 2026, with possible extensions.

Who can win it

  • Proven track record delivering community or democratic engagement activities
  • Lots 1 and 2: ability to deliver across the whole UK ideally, England as a minimum
  • Lots 3 and 4: ability to deliver in England and Scotland respectively

Key facts

Estimated value
£143,750
Contract period
13 November 2026 to 31 March 2028, possible extension to 31 March 2030
How bids are judged
Ability to deliver outcomes (40%), timescales (10%), management and resources (10%), impact and evaluation (20%), safeguarding (10%), total cost (10%)
Published
29 Sep 2026

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