Staffordshire County Council · Awarded contract

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Supply of Educational Book and Maths Game Parcels for Children in Care by Staffordshire County Council

Awarded 30 Jan 2026

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Awarded30 Jan 2026

Value£570,000.00

SupplierBookTrust

AgencyStaffordshire County Council

RegionUnited Kingdom

CategoryEducation & Training

Expires in 5y 3mo6y term, 13% elapsed

Awarded 30 Jan 2026Expires 29 Jan 2032

About

Staffordshire County Council awarded a contract to BookTrust for the provision of educational book and maths game parcels to children in care.

The service includes supplying at least six parcels per year, sent monthly to the Virtual School's nominated address for each eligible child, with an additional bonus parcel at Christmas (not required for 2025 but for subsequent years), totaling seven parcels per academic cohort.

The parcels contain high-quality books from various genres, maths games, stationery, and other age-appropriate materials to support learning and narrow educational achievement gaps.

The provider must demonstrate the rationale for material selection and offer parcels split by school year groups from Early Years Foundation Stage to Year 5.

The Council supports 530 children annually, and the provider must accommodate new children entering care each month, ensuring they receive all parcels for the year.

The contract value is £570,000.

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