EOI: Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Experts

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EOI for Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Experts

• Department for Education UK2: Preliminary market engagement notice - Procurement Act 2023 - view information about notice types

Notice identifier: 2026/S 000-034439

Procurement identifier (OCID): ocds-h6vhtk-068390

Published 15 April 2026, 7:57pm

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Description

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).

Total value (estimated)

• £0 excluding VAT
• £0 including VAT Below the relevant threshold

Contract dates (estimated)

• 1 September 2026 to 31 August 2028
• 2 years

Main procurement category

Services

CPV classifications

Education and training services

Engagement

Engagement deadline

24 April 2026

Engagement process description

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.

Participation

Particular suitability

• Small and medium-sized enterprises (SME)
• Voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSE)

Contracting authority

Department for Education

• Public Procurement Organisation Number: PDZG-3487-DPVD Sanctuary Buildings, 20 Great Smith Street

London

SW1P3BT

United Kingdom

Email: TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk

Region: UKI32 - Westminster

Organisation type: Public authority - central government