---
title: "Post-16 Qualifications Reform - subject content writing services (con_30562)"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066f83"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2026-03-19"
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# Post-16 Qualifications Reform - subject content writing services (con_30562)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066f83

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Post-16 Qualifications Reform - subject content writing services" has been completed by the Department for Education, a central government authority located in London. This contract falls under the education and training services category and aims to aid educational reforms concerning post-16 level 3 and below pathways. The procurement method was a limited competition, below threshold. The contract was signed on 12th January 2026 and commenced on 15th January 2026, with an anticipated end date of 31st July 2026. The total gross value of the contract is £32,400, which will be executed by Sharon Moore Ltd, a small or medium enterprise based in Bishop Thornton, Harrogate.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in educational content development and reform services. The contract focuses on supporting pathways for post-16 qualifications, potentially benefiting contractors with expertise in the education sector. Businesses that can provide high-quality educational writing services and have experience in handling government contracts are particularly well-positioned to compete. The procurement process, being a limited competition, suggests that businesses with a tailored approach to the specified needs would have an advantage. Engaging in such contracts can offer growth potential for small and medium enterprises looking to expand their portfolio within the education industry.

## 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/025412-2026 |
| 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 | 19 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 | £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 | SHARON MOORE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 16:23 - Award - UK7 - Contract Details Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025412-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/025412-2026
  19th 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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