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Improving Democratic Education (Northern Ireland Youth Forum)

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Improving Democratic Education," spearheaded by The Electoral Commission, encompasses a multifaceted initiative aimed at enhancing citizenship and political education in the UK. The Northern Ireland Youth Forum has been identified as a key supplier within this process. Classified under the Education and Training Services category and centred in London (postcode EC1Y 8YZ), the tender followed a selective procurement approach, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 31st October 2025, with the active contract set to commence from 1st November 2025 and run through to 31st March 2028. Notable funding includes a maximum budget of £746,000 for the initial year, extending up to £3.3 million over the potential five-year span.

This tender opens substantial avenues for growth for businesses actively engaging in educational services and training, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses with expertise in delivering democratic and citizenship education can leverage this opportunity to showcase innovative educational methods and support youth understanding of participation and equality in democracy. The framework agreement structure offers flexibility for multiple suppliers across various Lots, thereby accommodating a range of educational delivery styles and expanding their market impact within the UK educational landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Improving Democratic Education (Northern Ireland Youth Forum)

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/40913654-cca6-4c8d-aa9e-da32a45a32aa
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
£70,000 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
Procurement
Contact Email
procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

NORTHERN IRELAND YOUTH FORUM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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