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title: "STA Item Writing Services Framework Call-Off Key Stage 1 and 2 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling"
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# STA Item Writing Services Framework Call-Off Key Stage 1 and 2 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ee21c76d-9e52-43df-836c-394418b283ff

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## Summary

The Department for Education, based in Coventry, has completed the contracting process for the "STA Item Writing Services Framework Call-Off Key Stage 1 and 2 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling". The award stage was reached with ACER International United Kingdom Limited (ACER UK) as the winning supplier. This contract, valued at £91,190, falls under the Education and training services category and uses a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period runs from 11th May 2026 to 11th September 2026, covering various regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, London, and the South West. The tender period officially ended on 9th March 2026.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational content and assessment services to engage with the public sector and enhance their market presence. Particularly well-suited for SMEs and organisations focused on educational services, this contract offers a chance to work closely with a major government department, thus reinforcing their credentials and expanding their portfolio within the industry. It also serves as a platform for networking and forming strategic partnerships, given the broad regional reach of the tender.

## Notice

The Department for Education has awarded the Call-Off contract for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS) under the STA Item Writing Services Framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab8cfc01-62c6-4ffd-b7a0-137e55f77134 |
| 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 | 19 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 10 May 2026 - 11 Sep 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £91,190 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £91,190 |
| 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 | ACER INTERNATIONAL UNITED KINGDOM LIMITED (ACER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 May 2026 at 10:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab8cfc01-62c6-4ffd-b7a0-137e55f77134

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ab8cfc01-62c6-4ffd-b7a0-137e55f77134
  19th May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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