Democratic Engagement Projects engaging under-registered groups in democracy

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Tender Organisation:

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Tender Sector:

Education & Training Tenders

Tender Service:

Worldwide

Tender Region:

Europe

Tender Country:

United Kingdom

Tender CPV:

64216200 : Electronic information services

Tender Document Type:

Tender Notice

Tender Description:

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 If you need help with registering please may you contact the In-tend Technical Helpdesk on 0114 407 0065 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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