# Public Perceptions of Candidate Abuse and Intimidation

> A sourced UK public sector contract award published by THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION.

## Key facts

- Buyer: [THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION](/buyers/the-electoral-commission/contract-awards)
- Supplier: [COMMUNITY RESEARCH LIMITED](/suppliers/community-research/public-sector-contract-awards)
- Award value: £95,000
- Tender value: £95,000
- Award date: 11 December 2025
- Published: 30 December 2025
- Contract start: 15 December 2025
- Contract end: 15 May 2026
- Stage: awarded
- Procurement category: services
- Notice ID: 25de2bb5-ad50-48b9-832d-e5d89e694f07-877555
- OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e2857443-0245-402b-abd4-fbff7259439c

## 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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## Source

[View the original notice on Contracts Finder](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/25de2bb5-ad50-48b9-832d-e5d89e694f07-877555)