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title: "con_31710 - STA-0349 Item Bank 2026"
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# con_31710 - STA-0349 Item Bank 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fbba387b-d4bf-4c62-9161-c84174be0023

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "con_31710 - STA-0349 Item Bank 2026" project was undertaken by the Department for Education, located in London, England. The tender falls under the "Data storage services" industry category and involves the development of an Item Bank Data Warehouse application to support National Curriculum Assessments. This selective procurement process was completed with a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract was awarded on 22 April 2026 and has an active status. The contract period spans from 25 April 2026 to 24 April 2029 with a total value of £207,774 GBP, and the project covers a wide range of locations including the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, and Europe.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in secure data storage solutions and web-based database applications, especially those experienced in educational environments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs), would find this tender particularly beneficial, as the procurement process explicitly welcomes these types of businesses. The awarded contract, completed by Texuna Technologies Ltd, highlights the potential for growth in offering innovative IT solutions within the education sector, reinforcing the strategic development of similar capabilities in aligned organisations.

## Notice

An Item Bank Data Warehouse application is required to support the development, delivery and governance of the statutory National Curriculum Assessments. The Item Bank is a web-based database designed to provide secure storage and version control of all questions, items and supporting materials produced during the test development process. The Item Bank records data and evidence gathered from external expert reviews and trials in schools over a three-year process to ensure that the questions are fit for purpose and to inform construction of the live tests.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97095854-b880-441a-86f3-24ca1be99dd1 |
| 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 | 21 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2026 - 24 Apr 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £207,774 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £207,774 |
| 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 | TEXUNA TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72317000 - Data storage services

## Release History

- 21 May 2026 at 17:53 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97095854-b880-441a-86f3-24ca1be99dd1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/97095854-b880-441a-86f3-24ca1be99dd1
  21st May 2026 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/34e65de2-1751-4f4c-876c-f79f93388899
  n/a

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