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title: "Call Off 02 - KS1 (WP01) & KS2 (WP02) English Reading (STA Item Writing Services Framework)"
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# Call Off 02 - KS1 (WP01) & KS2 (WP02) English Reading (STA Item Writing Services Framework)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-188ce191-37cf-4ba0-9a80-f4f11911432f

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## Summary

The public procurement process led by the Department for Education involves a contract titled "Call Off 02 - KS1 (WP01) & KS2 (WP02) English Reading (STA Item Writing Services Framework)" in the education and training services category. This procurement follows a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded to the National Foundation for Educational Research on 18 May 2026, and involves regions including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, among others in the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is complete, moving into the contract period, which spans from 18 May 2026 to 19 April 2027, with the awards published on 8 June 2026. The total contract value is £163,594.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those focusing on educational services and item writing. It is well-suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and could attract voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Businesses within these categories can leverage such contracts to establish their credentials within the education sector, providing innovative solutions for Key Stage 1 and 2 English reading initiatives. Engaging in this framework could enhance a company’s portfolio, particularly if they have expertise in educational research and delivery.

## Notice

Following the conclusion of the evaluation process, the Department for Education has awarded a contract for Key Stage 1 English Reading (Work Package 01) and Key Stage 2 English Reading (Work Package 02) to the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER). The supplier will undertake enjoyment trialling of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 reading texts, alongside informal trialling of items within schools. The contract for Work Package 01 will commence on 18 May 2026 and run until 18 December 2026. The contract for Work Package 02 will commence on 18 May 2026 and run until 30 April 2027.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92343359-862f-4f5b-803b-3fab61f9c925 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 17 May 2026 - 19 Apr 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £163,594 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £163,594 |
| 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| 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) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2026 at 11:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92343359-862f-4f5b-803b-3fab61f9c925

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/92343359-862f-4f5b-803b-3fab61f9c925
  8th June 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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