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Writer services for training content development

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 Dec 2025 at 14:19

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30 Dec 2025 at 10:10

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for writer services focused on developing training content to support experienced teachers and leaders. This procurement, conducted under a direct method without competition, is categorised under education and training services. The contract, valued at £13,200 excluding VAT, has been awarded to the Greenshaw Learning Trust, a small to medium-sized enterprise based in Sutton, United Kingdom. The work is set to be carried out from January to March 2026, with a potential extension of two months at the contracting authority's discretion. This initiative falls under the 'lightTouch' regime, and its scope spans multiple UK regions including UKC, UKD, UKE, UKF, UKG, UKH, UKI, UKJ, and UKK.

This tender presents growth opportunities for SMEs specialising in educational content development, particularly those skilled in creating training materials for the education sector. Businesses well-suited to this procurement process are those that can contribute innovative writing services that meet the educational needs outlined by government institutions. With a focus on supporting experienced professionals, service providers have the opportunity to bolster their portfolio and expand their work within the public sector. The direct procurement approach favours entities with proven expertise in the domain, streamlining the engagement process and offering a stable and predictable contract environment.

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Notice Title

Writer services for training content development

Notice Description

This contract is for writing services relating to the framework development of training content with a particular focus on supporting experienced teachers and leaders. This work is expected to be delivered between January - March 2026.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05fdfe
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086458-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,200 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20251 months ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
policyassurance.commercialqueries@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

GREENSHAW LEARNING TRUST

Further Information

Notice Documents

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