Planning

EOI for Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Experts

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

15 Apr 2026 at 18:57

UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, located in the Sanctuary Buildings, London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at acquiring primary curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage experts. The initiative, titled "EOI for Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Experts," falls under the education and training services category and is intended to enhance the Standards and Testing Agency's curriculum development. Interested parties are encouraged to express interest by emailing TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk by 24 April 2026, with the contract period stretching from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources and consulting, particularly those with expertise in curriculum development and assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable to compete, given the procurement method's alignment with public authority central government standards. Businesses versed in English Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling, English Reading, Mathematics, Phonics, and Early Years Foundation Stage are best positioned to provide their services and contribute valuable expertise to this extensive project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

EOI for Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Experts

Notice Description

Expression of Interest (EOI) ONLY for: Curriculum experts - Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency 2026 - 2028 The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) will shortly be looking to procure 21 experienced curriculum experts to provide independent expertise for the development of the Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) National Curriculum tests for English Grammar Punctuation & Spelling, English Reading and Mathematics, Key Stage 3 (KS3) English Reading as well as Phonics and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) experts to provide advice on the development of the reception baseline assessment between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2028. STA is seeking to engage Curriculum Experts who have: * Substantial and recent expertise in their chosen subject(s); * A detailed understanding of key stages 1 and 2 within their chosen subject area(s) / A detailed understanding of the Early Years Framework as appropriate; * Expertise in critically analysing assessment materials; * An understanding of the curriculum, its structure and on-going strategy of improvement, including of teacher assessment requirements and the exemplification of national standards that support reliability, validity and consistency; * An understanding of the issues raised by recent reviews and consultations relating to assessment and how subsequent implementation may affect the future structure and strategy of the assessments; * The ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, providing constructive feedback at all meetings and to provide workable solutions to any problems and/or issues identified during this project; and * Experience of test / assessment development processes, gained from either previous work on National Curriculum tests, or similar activity for another project (desirable).

Planning Information

Further information will be provided to all those who express an interest. If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to receive further information, please express your interest by emailing TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk by close of play Friday 24 April.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-068390
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034439-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
24 Apr 2026Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
Awards Status
Not Specified
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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