Call Off 02 - KS1 (WP01) & KS2 (WP02) English Reading (STA Item Writing Services Framework)
Estimated value
£164k
Awarded value
£164k
Suppliers
1
Lots
1
Published
08 Jun 2026
Description
Following the conclusion of the evaluation process, the Department for Education has awarded a contract for Key Stage 1 English Reading (Work Package 01) and Key Stage 2 English Reading (Work Package 02) to the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER). The supplier will undertake enjoyment trialling of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 reading texts, alongside informal trialling of items within schools. The contract for Work Package 01 will commence on 18 May 2026 and run until 18 December 2026. The contract for Work Package 02 will commence on 18 May 2026 and run until 30 April 2027.
Scope
- Reference
- tender_516902/1583196
- Total value
- £163,594 excluding VAT
- Commercial tool
- Standalone contract
- Contract dates
- 17 May 2026 to 18 Apr 2027
- CPV classifications
- 80000000
- Particular suitability
- Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)
Submission & procedure
- Submission deadline
- 30 Mar 2026, 11:00 am
Award details
Awarded supplier(s), contract period and value as published in the award notice.
Awarded value
£164k
Award date
17 May 2026
Contract start
17 May 2026
Contract end
18 Apr 2027
Awarded suppliers· 1 supplier
Awarded 17 May 2026 · Contract period 17 May 2026 — 18 Apr 2027
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