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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£350,000

Con_ 31017 - Literacy in Reception ITT 2026

Published
Published 10 April 2026
Deadline
Closed 23 January 2026

Overview

Department for Education (DfE) will be launching a procurement on 12 January 2026 for a new contract focused on Literacy in Reception, introducing an expanded scope within the existing English Hubs Programme. Since 2018, the DfE has funded the English Hubs Programme to improve literacy in primary schools, with a particular focus on phonics in the Reception Year. As part of the Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life strategy (published 7 July), we are committed to broadening this support to include reading, writing, and early language development.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£350,000
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
10 April 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£350,000
Award date
23 March 2026
Contract period
31 March 2026 → 31 March 2027
Winner
  • AMBITION INSTITUTE

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    10 April 2026

Contracting authority

  • Department for Education

    Buyer

    London, United Kingdom

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Awarded: Con_ 31017 - Literacy in Reception ITT 2026 — won by AMBITION INSTITUTE — Skim