Scope
Reference
C20252446
Description
Ofcom is tendering for an organisation or consortium to deliver media literacy activities across the UK in the lead up to key elections over the next four years. The contract will initially run for one year delivering a media literacy campaign and supporting activities in relation to the Scottish and Welsh elections in May 2026.
At Ofcom's sole discretion, additional activities are likely to take place in subsequent years, for example relating to elections in Northern Ireland, regional mayoral elections and a UK general election.
As a minimum, the service must deliver the following:
• Consultation activities with at least 2 Scottish and Welsh youth organisations.
• Development/adaptation of existing materials for an online campaign.
• Ongoing stakeholder engagement with at least 2 youth organisations in Scotland and Wales.
• Support of existing campaign weeks with online campaign activity.
• Evaluation and activity reporting against key outcomes (Area 3 of Ofcom's outcomes bank 'Critical thinking about content').
Contract 1. Informed Voices: developing critical skills for democracy
Supplier
Contract value
- £385,875 excluding VAT
- £463,050 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Date signed
6 January 2026
Contract dates
- 6 January 2026 to 30 November 2026
- Possible extension to 30 November 2029
- 3 years, 10 months, 26 days
Description of possible extension:
The contract will be for an initial duration of 12 months subject to the right of Ofcom (at its sole discretion) to exercise its right to extend the contract by up to 36 months (three lots of 12 months). The maximum length of the contract is therefore 48 months.
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 80521000 - Training programme services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Justification for not setting key performance indicators
KPIs are not mandated for reporting on contracts below £5,000,000 (inc VAT).
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Supplier
Parent and Family Consulting Limited (Parent Zone)
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYY-4298-CXXD
Unit 1, 80-82 White Lion Street
London
N1 9PF
United Kingdom
Email: info@parentzone.org.uk
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Small or medium-sized enterprise (SME): Yes
Voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE): No
Supported employment provider: No
Public service mutual: No
Contract 1. Informed Voices: developing critical skills for democracy
Contracting authority
Ofcom
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PQQZ-1663-NWMN
Riverside House, 2a Southwark Bridge Road
London
SE1 9HA
United Kingdom
Email: procurementnotice@ofcom.org.uk
Website: http://www.ofcom.org.uk
Region: UKI44 - Lewisham and Southwark
Organisation type: Public authority - sub-central government