--- title: "Youth Voice Contracts 2026 - 2030" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068a0e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068a0e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068a0e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068a0e.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION" published: "2026-04-28" --- # Youth Voice Contracts 2026 - 2030 Buyer: THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068a0e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068a0e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068a0e.json) ## Summary The Electoral Commission, located in London, has initiated the procurement process for the "Youth Voice Contracts 2026 - 2030," targeting services in education, training, and community engagement. The tender involves maintaining a youth voice network across various regions in the United Kingdom, including England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. It aims to support youth engagement and consultation in democratic processes. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender currently active. Key deadlines include the enquiry period ending on 7 May 2026, the submission deadline on 4 June 2026, and the award period concluding on 22 June 2026. The overall contract value is £320,000, promoting diversity and inclusivity in youth engagement initiatives throughout the UK. This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in educational services, community outreach, and training. Entities experienced in engaging young people in democratic processes and co-creating educational resources will find this tender particularly relevant. The procurement process encourages participation from SMEs and VCSEs, making it accessible to smaller enterprises and those in the voluntary, community, and social sectors. With a contract duration extending up to four years and renewal options, successful bidders can establish long-term collaborations with the Electoral Commission, amplifying their impact and reach across the UK nations involved. ## Notice We are procuring organisations to maintain and facilitate a youth voice network for the Electoral Commission from 2026-2030. We expect existing members of the Youth Voice Network to be offered the opportunity to continue in the network, should they wish, to support continuity and the ongoing development of their knowledge and skills, while enabling them to share these with others. This is not intended to privilege existing providers. Proposals should demonstrate how applicants will balance retaining experienced participants with engaging new young people and introducing fresh approaches. The successful organisations will: - support young people to increase their knowledge of voting and democracy and their confidence to participate - both young people directly involved in the network and those who are not - support meaningful engagement between the Electoral Commission and youth voice network members - this includes consultations about our work - support youth voice network members to co-create educational resources and programmes for their peers - be a key delivery partner for Welcome to Your Vote Week in their respective nation (usually taking place annually in March) - advise the Electoral Commission on how to expand the remit and impact of the Youth Voice Network, including defining routes to decision-making and engagement with our Board of Commissioners - engage a diverse group of young people in the network ### Lot Information Youth Voice Network for England See attached Expression of Interest for WP186 Renewal: Maximum duration 4 years. Year 1 duration 9 months, subsequent optional subsequent years will be confirmed towards the start of each respective year. Youth Voice Network for Scotland See attached Expression of Interest for WP186 Renewal: Maximum duration 4 years. Year 1 duration 9 months, subsequent optional subsequent years will be confirmed towards the start of each respective year. Youth Voice Network for Wales See attached Expression of Interest for WP186 for Wales Renewal: Maximum duration 4 years. Year 1 duration 9 months, subsequent optional subsequent years will be confirmed towards the start of each respective year. Youth Voice Network for Northern Ireland See attached Expression of Interest for Northern Ireland Renewal: Maximum duration 4 years. Year 1 duration 9 months, subsequent optional subsequent years will be confirmed towards the start of each respective year. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038552-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 21 Jun 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £320,000 | | Lots value | £320,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England), TLL Wales, TLM Scotland, TLN Northern Ireland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services ## Release History - 28 Apr 2026 at 12:05 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038552-2026 - 27 Apr 2026 at 08:59 - TenderUpdate - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037856-2026 - 23 Apr 2026 at 15:42 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037284-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/038552-2026 28th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037856-2026 27th April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037284-2026 23rd April 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15199 See attached Expression of Interest for further details - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/A-15282 ## Notice URLs - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/electoralcommission - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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