---
title: "Post-16 Qualifications Reform - subject content writing services (con_30558)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0664be"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-03-06"
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# Post-16 Qualifications Reform - subject content writing services (con_30558)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0664be

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract under the title "Post-16 Qualifications Reform - subject content writing services" to Advanced Consultancy in Education. This procurement falls within the services industry category, specifically focusing on development consultancy services. Located in London, the contract was awarded following a limited competition process, below threshold, with the procurement stage marked as complete. Important dates include the contract period from 15th January to 31st July 2026, with the signing of the contract confirmed on 12th January 2026. The supplier, Advanced Consultancy in Education, is based in Surrey and is recognised as a large enterprise.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for entities specialising in educational consultancy and content creation. Given the specific focus on post-16 qualifications reform, businesses with expertise in educational development and consultancy services are well-positioned to compete in similar future opportunities. The limited competition procurement method indicates that businesses with unique or specialised offerings in the education sector may find increased chances for selection by the Department for Education. The contract's valuation of £36,000 (gross amount of £43,200) presents a valuable engagement for businesses aiming to contribute to the reform of educational pathways.

## Notice

Expert contractors in education to support the Department for Education to deliver its reforms of post-16 level 3 and below pathways.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020651-2026 |
| Notice type | UK7 - Contract Details Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Below threshold - limited competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2026 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | ADVANCED CONSULTANCY IN EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 19:31 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020651-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020651-2026
  6th March 2026 - Contract details notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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