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    ContractsBiology Curriculum and GCSE Drafter
    Awarded contract

    Biology Curriculum and GCSE Drafter

    Awarded
    £45k
    Published 7 Aug 2026

    Contract to draft biology science curriculum materials and GCSE examination content for secondary education.

    🇬🇧United KingdomPublished 7 Aug 2026· 3 months agoviaContracts Finder
    Awarded
    £45k
    Published 7 Aug 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £45,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Tender closed
      8 Jun 2026
      5 months ago
    • Sector
      Education & Training
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • RS
      Royal Society of Biology
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    7 Aug 2026Today8 Jun 2026

    Brief

    This is a call-off contract opportunity for drafting comprehensive biology science curriculum materials and GCSE (General Certificate of Secondary Education) examination content. The successful contractor will be responsible for creating educational resources aligned with current biology standards, developing learning objectives, assessment materials, and examination papers suitable for GCSE level students. This work requires expertise in secondary science education, curriculum design, and knowledge of GCSE specifications. The contractor should be able to produce clear, engaging content that supports teaching and learning while meeting regulatory and educational standards.

    Track record

    39 awards · 34 winners
    Open field

    No single supplier dominates the field.

    In education training, DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION has awarded 39 contracts to 34 suppliers.

    Who wins here
    1. Ambition Institute4× · 10%
    2. TITUS LEARNING LTD.2× · 5%
    3. THE SCHOOL OF GOOD SERVICES LTD2× · 5%
    4. Forge Academy1× · 3%
    5. Professor Jeremy Hodgen (Individual)1× · 3%
    6. E James Consultancy Ltd1× · 3%

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    contractsfinder.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    5686f06e-db1c-41af-ad4b-86082709778e-909873

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