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con_31710 - STA-0349 Item Bank 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 May 2026 at 17:53

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "con_31710 - STA-0349 Item Bank 2026" project was undertaken by the Department for Education, located in London, England. The tender falls under the "Data storage services" industry category and involves the development of an Item Bank Data Warehouse application to support National Curriculum Assessments. This selective procurement process was completed with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 22 April 2026 and has an active status. The contract period spans from 25 April 2026 to 24 April 2029 with a total value of £207,774 GBP, and the project covers a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in secure data storage solutions and web-based database applications, especially those experienced in educational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this tender particularly beneficial, as the procurement process explicitly welcomes these types of businesses. The awarded contract, completed by Texuna Technologies Ltd, highlights the potential for growth in offering innovative IT solutions within the education sector, reinforcing the strategic development of similar capabilities in aligned organisations.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_31710 - STA-0349 Item Bank 2026

Notice Description

An Item Bank Data Warehouse application is required to support the development, delivery and governance of the statutory National Curriculum Assessments. The Item Bank is a web-based database designed to provide secure storage and version control of all questions, items and supporting materials produced during the test development process. The Item Bank records data and evidence gathered from external expert reviews and trials in schools over a three-year process to ensure that the questions are fit for purpose and to inform construction of the live tests.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fbba387b-d4bf-4c62-9161-c84174be0023
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97095854-b880-441a-86f3-24ca1be99dd1
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72317000 - Data storage services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£207,774 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£207,774 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 May 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
20 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Apr 20261 months ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2029 3-4 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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEXUNA TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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