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Improving Democratic Education (Skating Panda)

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Electoral Commission, based in London, is overseeing the public procurement process titled "Improving Democratic Education (Skating Panda)", aimed at enhancing citizenship and political education services across the UK. This procurement falls under the 'Education and training services' category, as classified by the CPV scheme with the code '80000000'. The tenders were completed through a selective process, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement, with the procurement stage currently in the award update phase as of 11 February 2026. The contract started on 1 November 2025 and is set to conclude by 31 March 2028. The total budget for the first year amounts to £746,000 and could reach up to £3.3 million across the full contract period of three to five years. The procurement activity emphasises equality of access and innovation in delivering educational services, and the milestones were set out according to the Procurement Act 2023.

This procurement exercise offers significant growth opportunities, particularly for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), who may possess the expertise and innovative capabilities to excel in providing political and citizenship education. As multiple suppliers were appointed under a taxi rank arrangement for several Lots, businesses in the education sector have the chance to become delivery partners, contributing to expanding education services within the framework allowed by the Commission. Engaging in this contract can provide businesses with stability and market presence over the coming years, fostering the development of services to support young people's understanding of democracy and participation. Businesses that specialise in educational services with a focus on citizenship and democratic education would find this tender particularly well-suited to their capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improving Democratic Education (Skating Panda)

Notice Description

This report presents the procurement process undertaken for the Democratic Education multi-lot and seeks approval to award contracts to the recommended suppliers for each Lot. The objective of this procurement exercise was to secure a range of delivery partners with the expertise to provide citizenship and political education across the UK. The is intended to support young people's understanding of democracy, citizenship, and participation, while ensuring equality of access and innovation in delivery. Following a compliant tender process under the Procurement Act 2023 (PA23), seven Lots have been awarded. In three Lots, multiple suppliers were appointed under a taxi rank arrangement, providing the Commission with flexibility. The maximum total budget for Year 1 is PS746,000, with up to PS3.3m expected across the full contract period (3-5 years). Budgets were allocated per Lot as published in the ITT, and awards remain within these caps.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0d8d92e8-4784-4277-823d-0880af9c8175
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£79,999 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Oct 20253 months ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC1Y 8YZ
Post Town
Central London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI4 Inner London - East
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI43 Haringey and Islington
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Islington
Electoral Ward
Bunhill
Westminster Constituency
Islington South and Finsbury

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SKATING PANDA EDUCATE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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