--- title: "EOI for Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Experts" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-068390" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068390" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068390.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068390.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2026-04-15" --- # EOI for Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Experts Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-068390 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-068390) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-068390.json) ## Summary The Department for Education, located in the Sanctuary Buildings, London, is in the planning stage of a procurement process aimed at acquiring primary curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage experts. The initiative, titled "EOI for Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Experts," falls under the education and training services category and is intended to enhance the Standards and Testing Agency's curriculum development. Interested parties are encouraged to express interest by emailing TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk by 24 April 2026, with the contract period stretching from 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational resources and consulting, particularly those with expertise in curriculum development and assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are considered suitable to compete, given the procurement method's alignment with public authority central government standards. Businesses versed in English Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling, English Reading, Mathematics, Phonics, and Early Years Foundation Stage are best positioned to provide their services and contribute valuable expertise to this extensive project. ## Notice Expression of Interest (EOI) ONLY for: Curriculum experts - Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency 2026 - 2028 The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) will shortly be looking to procure 21 experienced curriculum experts to provide independent expertise for the development of the Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) National Curriculum tests for English Grammar Punctuation & Spelling, English Reading and Mathematics, Key Stage 3 (KS3) English Reading as well as Phonics and Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) experts to provide advice on the development of the reception baseline assessment between 1 September 2026 and 31 August 2028. STA is seeking to engage Curriculum Experts who have: * Substantial and recent expertise in their chosen subject(s); * A detailed understanding of key stages 1 and 2 within their chosen subject area(s) / A detailed understanding of the Early Years Framework as appropriate; * Expertise in critically analysing assessment materials; * An understanding of the curriculum, its structure and on-going strategy of improvement, including of teacher assessment requirements and the exemplification of national standards that support reliability, validity and consistency; * An understanding of the issues raised by recent reviews and consultations relating to assessment and how subsequent implementation may affect the future structure and strategy of the assessments; * The ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders, providing constructive feedback at all meetings and to provide workable solutions to any problems and/or issues identified during this project; and * Experience of test / assessment development processes, gained from either previous work on National Curriculum tests, or similar activity for another project (desirable). ### Planning Information Further information will be provided to all those who express an interest. If you are interested in this opportunity and would like to receive further information, please express your interest by emailing TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk by close of play Friday 24 April. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034439-2026 | | Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 24 Apr 2026 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2028 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planning | | Lots status | Planning | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 15 Apr 2026 at 18:57 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034439-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034439-2026 15th April 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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