---
title: "Post-16 Qualifications Reform - subject content writing services (con_30564)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0664c5"
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published: "2026-03-07"
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# Post-16 Qualifications Reform - subject content writing services (con_30564)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0664c5

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Department for Education in London revolves around the "Post-16 Qualifications Reform - subject content writing services." This contract pertains to the services industry, with a focus on development consultancy services. The contract has reached the award stage, and it covers a period from 15 January 2026 to 31 July 2026, with a signed agreement date of 12 January 2026. The procurement method used was limited competition, falling below the threshold for standard procedures. The contract, valued at £36,000 net (£43,200 gross), aims to support educational reforms for post-16 level 3 and below pathways.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses within the education sector, particularly those specialising in consultancy services for curriculum development. Companies like Trent Education Centre Limited, which secured the award, demonstrate the potential for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to engage with governmental reforms. Businesses skilled in educational content creation can leverage such opportunities to expand their portfolios, gain exposure, and establish collaborative relations with central government bodies. This contract emphasises the role of expert contractors in influencing educational transformations, offering substantial growth prospects for suitably positioned educational consultancy firms.

## 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/020661-2026 |
| 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 | 7 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 | TRENT EDUCATION CENTRE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2026 at 00:28 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020661-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020661-2026
  7th 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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