---
title: "Post-16 Qualifications Reform - subject content writing services (con_30560)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0664bf"
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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_30560)

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

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## Summary

The Department for Education in London has completed the procurement process for the "Post-16 Qualifications Reform - subject content writing services." This initiative forms part of the central government's efforts to provide expert contractors in education to assist in delivering its reforms of post-16 level 3 and below pathways. The procurement, which has been awarded under a limited competition method classified as below threshold, falls within the services category and is linked to development consultancy services. The contract was signed with Forge Academy, operating from Exminster Exeter as the supplier, and runs from 5 January 2026 to 31 July 2026, with a total value of £32,400, including VAT.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, particularly those with expertise in content development and reform implementation for educational qualifications. Firms similar to Forge Academy, an SME located in Exminster Exeter, could find this sector attractive due to the targeted reform actions requiring specialised consultancy services. Businesses looking to collaborate with the government on educational advancements or those with proficient capabilities in development consultancy could leverage such contracts for growth. This process underscores the demand in the public sector for specialised educational services and highlights potential for niche market penetration for businesses in this field.

## 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/020652-2026 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | 5 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 | £27,000 |

## 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 | FORGE ACADEMY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2026 at 19:41 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020652-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020652-2026
  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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