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AwardedUnited KingdomServices£163,594

Call Off 02 - KS1 (WP01) & KS2 (WP02) English Reading (STA Item Writing Services Framework)

Published
Published 8 June 2026
Deadline
Closed 30 March 2026

Overview

The Department for Education has awarded a contract to the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) for English reading item writing services under the STA framework, covering Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The supplier will conduct enjoyment trialling of reading texts and informal trialling of items within schools, with Work Package 01 running from May to December 2026 and Work Package 02 extending to April 2027. The total contract value is £163,594.

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Awarded
Category
Services
Estimated value
£163,594
Procedure
Selective
SME suitable
Yes
Published
8 June 2026
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
Education and training services

Award outcome

Awarded value
£163,594
Award date
17 May 2026
Contract period
17 May 2026 → 19 April 2027
Winner
  • National Foundation for Educational Research

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Notice history

Every published notice in this contracting process, newest first.

  1. Contract Award Notice

    8 June 2026

Contracting authority

  • Department for Education

    Buyer

    Coventry, United Kingdom

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Awarded: Call Off 02 - KS1 (WP01) & KS2 (WP02) English Reading (STA Item Writing Services Framework) — won by National Foundation for Educational Research — Skim