Review of the extension of right to vote and change to qualification for membership of the Senedd

The Welsh Government is procuring research to support statutory reporting on the Senedd and Elections (Wales) Act 2020, assessing the implementation and impact of franchise reforms. The project will deliver a mixed-methods study including an evidence review, qualitative engagement with 16–17-year-olds, qualifying foreign citizens, councillors and stakeholders, analysis and reporting, and a final bilingual report by November 2026. The buyer is the Welsh Government, serving the people of Wales. No specific qualifications or set-asides are mentioned, but experience in mixed-methods research and stakeholder engagement is likely required. The scale is a multi-year research project with a final report due in 2026.