Improving Democratic Education (Northern Ireland Youth Forum)

Contract summary

Industry

• Education and training services - 80000000

Location of contract

EC1Y 8YZ

Value of contract

£1

Procurement reference

WP080.3

Published date

11 February 2026

Closing date

31 October 2025

Closing time

11pm

Contract start date

1 November 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Contract type

Service contract

Procedure type

Call-off from a framework agreement

Contract is suitable for SMEs?

Yes

Contract is suitable for VCSEs?

Yes

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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 £746,000, with up to £3.3m 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.

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Award information

Awarded date

31 October 2025

Contract start date

1 November 2025

Contract end date

31 March 2028

Total value of contract

£70,000

This contract was awarded to 1 supplier.

Northern Ireland Youth Forum

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About the buyer

Contact name

Procurement

Address

3 Bunhill Row
LONDON
EC1Y8YZ
England

Email

Procurement@electoralcommission.org.uk