- Lot 1. Managing service provision - convening and co-ordination
- Lot 2. Education projects, schemes of work and lesson plans for secondary and post 16
- Lot 3. Teacher and youth group training
- Lot 4. Mis and disinformation
- Lot 5. Primary education
- Lot 6. SEND provision
- Lot 7. Provision for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales
Scope
Reference
WP080
Description
The Electoral Commission and democratic education
The Electoral Commission is the independent public body which oversees elections and regulates political finance in the UK. We work to promote public confidence in the democratic process and ensure its integrity.
The Voter Education and Partnership team provides engaging, accurate and impartial information about democracy, elections and voting so that eligible and future voters can cast their votes confidently.
Our education work aims to promote greater consistency in democratic education, increase young people's knowledge and understanding of democracy and elections, and increase educators' understanding of and confidence to deliver this topic.
Our recent research report, Young Voices on Democracy, highlighted that young people don't currently have the knowledge they need to be confident about politics and voting.
Less than a third know a lot about what the UK government does, and only half of those yet to vote feel confident about the process. There is a clear need for more democratic education in schools and colleges to support young people to become informed, engaged voters: only a third of school age children said they learnt about politics at school in the last year, yet almost three quarters told us they wanted more opportunities to do so.
We are currently focusing on the following initiatives to help us achieve our aims:
• Youth Voice Network: our youth engagement network is made up of 60 young people in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. This group of young people feed into our education work and develop resources to support their peers to learn about democracy.
• Education resources: we have developed resources - including a scheme of work for schools, and activities for youth groups - aimed at supporting young people across the UK to learn about democracy and elections
• Welcome to Your Vote Week: every year we hold Welcome to Your Vote Week, which encourages young people and educators to engage in democratic education and to start the conversation about upcoming elections.
We are now looking to work with civil society organisations to develop and evaluate projects that will increase democratic education in schools, colleges and youth settings.
Total value (estimated)
- £600,000 including VAT
Above the relevant threshold
Contract dates (estimated)
- 27 August 2025 to 26 August 2028
- Possible extension to 26 August 2030
- 5 years
Description of possible extension:
3+1+1
Main procurement category
Services
CPV classifications
- 79315000 - Social research services
- 80000000 - Education and training services
- 98000000 - Other community, social and personal services
Contract locations
- UK - United Kingdom
Lot 1. Managing service provision - convening and co-ordination
Description
Lead on convening education partners and academics in the democratic education sector, together with the Electoral Commission.
Please Note: Value added is indicative and may be subject to change
Lot value (estimated)
- £200,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 2. Education projects, schemes of work and lesson plans for secondary and post 16
Description
In line with the citizenship curriculum and current school and college priorities, develop resources that strengthen learners' knowledge and understanding of our democratic system.
Please Note: Value added is indicative and may be subject to change
Lot value (estimated)
- £120,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 3. Teacher and youth group training
Description
Use subject knowledge and expertise to develop and deliver training in line with the latest CPD guidance for teachers and youth practitioners. We are keen to explore both e-learning and traditional learning methods.
Please Note: Value added is indicative and may be subject to change
Lot value (estimated)
- £100,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 4. Mis and disinformation
Description
Develop, deliver and evaluate projects that support young people to identify, understand and become resilient to mis- and disinformation about elections and voting.
Please Note: Value added is indicative and may be subject to change
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 5. Primary education
Description
Develop, deliver and evaluate projects that increase and improve democratic education in
primary schools.
Value added is indicative and may be subject to change
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 6. SEND provision
Description
Develop, deliver and evaluate democratic education provision for SEND schools and learners.
Value added is indicative and may be subject to change
Lot value (estimated)
- £50,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Lot 7. Provision for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales
Description
Expand our existing education provision in either Scotland, Northern Ireland or Wales, focusing on mapping provision, partner engagement and dissemination of resources.
Please Note: Value added is indicative and may be subject to change
Lot value (estimated)
- £30,000 including VAT
Same for all lots
CPV classifications, contract locations and contract dates are shown in the Scope section, because they are the same for all lots.
Participation
Particular suitability
Lot 1. Managing service provision - convening and co-ordination
Lot 2. Education projects, schemes of work and lesson plans for secondary and post 16
Lot 3. Teacher and youth group training
Lot 4. Mis and disinformation
Lot 5. Primary education
Lot 6. SEND provision
Lot 7. Provision for Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
- Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission
Enquiry deadline
20 June 2025, 11:59pm
Tender submission deadline
17 July 2025, 12:00pm
Submission address and any special instructions
Tenders may be submitted electronically
No
Languages that may be used for submission
English
Award decision date (estimated)
14 August 2025
Award criteria
| Name | Type | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Quality | Quality | 90% |
| Price | Price | 10% |
Other information
Conflicts assessment prepared/revised
Yes
Procedure
Procedure type
Open procedure
Special regime
Concession
Contracting authority
The Electoral Commission
- Public Procurement Organisation Number: PHYY-1292-MMXL
3 Bunhill Row
London
EC1Y 8YZ
United Kingdom
Region: UKI43 - Haringey and Islington
Organisation type: Public undertaking (commercial organisation subject to public authority oversight)