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ECSC Framework - Lot 10 - Curriculum Subject Drafters (con_31631)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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20 May 2026 at 17:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "ECSC Framework - Lot 10 - Curriculum Subject Drafters" with a contract start date of 1st April 2026 and an end date of 31st March 2028. This procurement focused on education and training services, specifically drafting curriculum content for Key Stage 1-4 and GCSE citizenship studies. The contract covers various regions across the United Kingdom, including London and regions in the North East, North West, and Midlands, among others. The procurement method was selective, utilising a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period having ended on 25th March 2026. The awarded supplier is Association for Citizenship Teaching, and the contract value is £50,000 GBP.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in educational resource development and curriculum design, particularly those that can produce high-quality programmes of study and content for citizenship education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are especially well-suited to compete in this space due to the suitability criteria set by the Department for Education, which encourages participation from these types of organisations. The industry category of education and training services indicates a specialised market where expertise in educational programming and content creation for schools is strategically beneficial.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

ECSC Framework - Lot 10 - Curriculum Subject Drafters (con_31631)

Notice Description

We expect the supplier to produce an excellent PoS for KS 1-4 and content for GCSE in citizenship studies.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98551849-dab7-487c-9bdd-df69a8e5a171
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
25 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ASSOCIATION FOR CITIZENSHIP TEACHING

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