Public Perceptions of Candidate Abuse and Intimidation

Contract summary

Industry

• Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73000000

Location of contract

United Kingdom

Value of contract

£1 to £95,000

Procurement reference

WP118

Published date

30 December 2025

Closing date

21 November 2025

Closing time

11:59pm

Contract start date

15 December 2025

Contract end date

15 May 2026

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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Description

The procurement was delivered through a mini-competition under the Crown Commercial Service Framework RM6126 - Research & Insights. This ensured full compliance with PCR 2015 and provided access to a pool of capable research suppliers with proven public-sector experience.

This report outlines the procurement process undertaken for the Public Perceptions of Candidate Abuse and Intimidation research project and seeks approval to award the contract to Community Research Ltd. The purpose of this procurement was to appoint an experienced research agency to carry out a 5-months study exploring public attitudes toward acceptable and unacceptable behaviour when interacting with political candidates. The research outcomes will shape future Electoral Commission messaging, policy considerations, and public guidance. Following a compliant mini-competition via the CCS RM6126 Research & Insights framework, Community Research Ltd achieved the highest overall score and is recommended for contract award.

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Award information

Awarded date

11 December 2025

Contract start date

15 December 2025

Contract end date

15 May 2026

Total value of contract

£95,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

COMMUNITY RESEARCH LIMITED

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About the buyer

Address

3 Bunhill Row
LONDON
EC1Y8YZ
England

Email

Procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk