Improving Democratic Education (Northern Ireland Youth Forum)

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

Published: Feb 11, 2026

Updated: Jun 16, 2026

Source: uk_contracts_finder

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Northern Ireland Youth Forum — £70,000

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About This Opportunity

United Kingdom contract award (education & training): Improving Democratic Education (Northern Ireland Youth Forum). By THE Electoral Commission. Awarded to.

This is a services contract in the education and training sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums, with an estimated budget of GBP 1.

Published through UK Contracts Finder, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the education and training sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

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.. CPV: Education and training services (80000000). Procedure: Call-off from a framework agreement. Suitable for SMEs. Suitable for VCSEs

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK Contracts Finder and was originally published on February 11, 2026. Last refreshed 8 days ago. Reference: WP080.3. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION

THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION has issued 33 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 28 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Education & Training, Information & Communication Technology, and Governance & Public Administration. Tenders span 2 countries including Ireland and United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK Contracts Finder, UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, and TED - Tenders Electronic Daily (EU). Most recent publication: June 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK Contracts Finder to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference WP080.3 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Northern Ireland Youth Forum. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Services contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Northern Ireland Youth Forum was awarded the contract for £70,000. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.