Con_ 31017 - Literacy in Reception ITT 2026

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Description

Department for Education (DfE) will be launching a procurement on 12 January 2026 for a new contract focused on Literacy in Reception, introducing an expanded scope within the existing English Hubs Programme. Since 2018, the DfE has funded the English Hubs Programme to improve literacy in primary schools, with a particular focus on phonics in the Reception Year. As part of the Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life strategy (published 7 July), we are committed to broadening this support to include reading, writing, and early language development.

Awards

Official publications

• Contract Award Notice Independent review into 2DP fire and structural safety
  Published: 3 November 2026
• Evaluation of the Families First Partnership programme contract award
  Published: 22 September 2026
• Provision of Books and Reading Materials for Secondary School
  Published: 2 September 2026
• Careers Advisor CPD - Design and Delivery of National Continuing Professional Development Programme
  Published: 14 July 2026
• 2026 cohort of the Early Career Teacher Entitlement (ECTE) training programme
  Published: 9 July 2026
• Excellence in Reception Teaching
  Published: 25 June 2026
• con_31710 - STA-0349 Item Bank 2026
  Published: 21 May 2026
• Contract Award Notice
  Published: 27 April 2026
• Presenting Officer Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases (Teaching Regulation Agency) - RM6240
  Published: 30 January 2026
• Modification notice for Iris365 CRM Dynamics element support
  Published: 26 January 2026

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• Call-off Contract for the November 2025 cohort of the National Professional Qualifications — 20 January 2026
• Call-off Contract for the November 2025 cohort of the National Professional Qualifications — 20 January 2026
• Legal Advisor Services for Teacher Misconduct Cases (Teaching Regulation Agency) - RM6240 — 8 January 2026
• School's Water Strategy - Technical Advisory Support and Flood Risk Assessment Services — 17 December 2025

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Frequently asked questions

What is the deadline to bid for this tender?

The submission deadline is 23 January 2026, 16:00. Check the official source, as dates can be modified.

What is the estimated value of this tender?

The estimated value published by the buyer is £350,000.

Who is the buyer of this tender?

The contracting authority is Department for Education (United Kingdom).

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