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title: "Con_ 31017 - Literacy in Reception ITT 2026"
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# Con_ 31017 - Literacy in Reception ITT 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-171ff466-b963-4c80-b1ef-fa36975d96b6

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## Summary

The Department for Education (DfE) has successfully awarded a contract for the project titled "Con_ 31017 - Literacy in Reception ITT 2026", focusing on expanding literacy in Reception within the existing English Hubs Programme. The awarded contract, valued at £350,000, aims to enhance reading, writing, and early language development in line with the "Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life" strategy. The procurement process, in the industry category of education and training services, was concluded with the award stage, having begun with a call-off from a dynamic purchasing system and selective procurement method. This project spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2027, with operations extending across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for growth, particularly for Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) capable of delivering education and training services. The award, made to AMBITION INSTITUTE, suggests an encouraging precedent for organisations with relevant expertise and innovative approaches in literacy and early education initiatives. Businesses with a strong foundation in educational programme implementation and a commitment to enhancing early years' literacy development are particularly well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

Department for Education (DfE) will be launching a procurement on 12 January 2026 for a new contract focused on Literacy in Reception, introducing an expanded scope within the existing English Hubs Programme. Since 2018, the DfE has funded the English Hubs Programme to improve literacy in primary schools, with a particular focus on phonics in the Reception Year. As part of the Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life strategy (published 7 July), we are committed to broadening this support to include reading, writing, and early language development.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a424a1-abb0-496e-aa94-8405af94ca7c |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a dynamic purchasing system |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £350,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AMBITION INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Apr 2026 at 12:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a424a1-abb0-496e-aa94-8405af94ca7c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/03a424a1-abb0-496e-aa94-8405af94ca7c
  10th April 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a6738c92-ff85-42f7-8cb1-f333e81b3269
  Final Redact

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