Improving Democratic Education (The National Development Team for Inclusion)

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.