Award

STA Item Writing Services Framework Call-Off Key Stage 1 and 2 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

19 May 2026 at 10:16

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, based in Coventry, has completed the contracting process for the "STA Item Writing Services Framework Call-Off Key Stage 1 and 2 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling". The award stage was reached with ACER International United Kingdom Limited (ACER UK) as the winning supplier. This contract, valued at £91,190, falls under the Education and training services category and uses a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 11th May 2026 to 11th September 2026, covering various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and the South West. The tender period officially ended on 9th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational content and assessment services to engage with the public sector and enhance their market presence. Particularly well-suited for SMEs and organisations focused on educational services, this contract offers a chance to work closely with a major government department, thus reinforcing their credentials and expanding their portfolio within the industry. It also serves as a platform for networking and forming strategic partnerships, given the broad regional reach of the tender.

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Notice Title

STA Item Writing Services Framework Call-Off Key Stage 1 and 2 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

Notice Description

The Department for Education has awarded the Call-Off contract for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS) under the STA Item Writing Services Framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee21c76d-9e52-43df-836c-394418b283ff
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab8cfc01-62c6-4ffd-b7a0-137e55f77134
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£91,190 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£91,190 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 May 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
10 May 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
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
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACER INTERNATIONAL UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED (ACER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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