Call Off 02 - KS1 (WP01) & KS2 (WP02) English Reading (STA Item Writing Services Framework)

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 Decembe… 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.

Award(s)

Supplier

National Foundation for Educational Research

ID: GB-CFS-335342

Awarded Value

£163,594

Award Date

18 May 2026

Supplier Size

large

Contract Period

18 May 2026 — 19 Apr 2027