Improving Democratic Education (Northern Ireland Youth Forum)

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.

Awards

Official publications

• Purchase of 50 Additional Laptop Computers
  Published: 27 July 2026
• Belfast Office Extension
  Published: 27 July 2026
• Edinburgh Office Fitout
  Published: 27 July 2026
• Furniture for Belfast Office Expansion
  Published: 27 July 2026
• Political Finance Online
  Published: 27 July 2026
• Printing of Polling Station Handbooks and Quick Guides
  Published: 25 June 2026
• Microsoft Licencing Agreement Enterprise Subscription
  Published: 18 May 2026
• EC Candidate Surveys
  Published: 18 May 2026
• Design Agency PS London
  Published: 11 May 2026
• Democratic Engagement Projects 2025-26
  Published: 11 May 2026

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• Improving Democratic Education (The Politics Project) — 11 February 2026
• Improving Democratic Education (Skating Panda) — 11 February 2026
• Improving Democratic Education (Shout Out UK) — 11 February 2026
• Improving Democratic Education (The National Development Team for Inclusion) — 11 February 2026
• IT Server & Azzure Support — 26 January 2026
• Public Perceptions of Candidate Abuse and Intimidation — 30 December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 31 October 2025, 23:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

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The contracting authority is THE ELECTORAL COMMISSION (United Kingdom).

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