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Award of Democratic Education Multi-Lot Contracts to Association for Citizenship Teaching

Awarded 02 Dec 2025

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Awarded02 Dec 2025
Value£185,469.68
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Expires in 1y 5mo2y 4mo term, 40% elapsed
Awarded 2 Dec 2025Expires 30 Mar 2028

The Electoral Commission awarded a contract to the Association for Citizenship Teaching for the delivery of citizenship and political education across the UK under the Democratic Education multi-lot procurement.

The contract aims 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, seven lots were awarded, with multiple suppliers appointed under a taxi rank arrangement in three lots.

The maximum total budget for Year 1 is £746,000, with up to £3.3m expected across the full contract period of 3-5 years.

The contract value is AUD 185,469.68.

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