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title: "Improving Democratic Education (Northern Ireland Youth Forum)"
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# Improving Democratic Education (Northern Ireland Youth Forum)

Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c4aaa78a-1d8b-4e73-b29e-e49a4b3a16dd

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## Summary

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.

## Notice

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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40913654-cca6-4c8d-aa9e-da32a45a32aa |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2025 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £70,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC1Y 8YZ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI4 Inner London - East |
| ITL 3 | TLI43 Haringey and Islington |
| Local authority | Islington |
| Electoral ward | Bunhill |
| Westminster constituency | Islington South and Finsbury |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTHERN IRELAND YOUTH FORUM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2026 at 15:53 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40913654-cca6-4c8d-aa9e-da32a45a32aa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40913654-cca6-4c8d-aa9e-da32a45a32aa
  11th February 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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