Award

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

12 Jun 2017 at 14:14

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading," is managed by the Department for Education, based in London, England. This contract, with a total value of £152,762, falls under the education and training services category. The contract period commenced on 21 April 2017 and is set to conclude on 20 December 2017. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, having been announced on 20 April 2017, whilst the tender period ended on 3 March 2017. The contract covers various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in item writing and assessment development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, given the value and nature of the services required. Competition from firms with a strong background in educational content creation could effectively drive growth in this sector, especially for those looking to expand their presence in public procurement within the education industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading

Notice Description

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 English Reading, including the drafting of potential items and their mark schemes, ready for formal trialling.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0c19e9-4cf8-4c32-9132-13075447bf5a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£152,762 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£152,762 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2017 - 20 Dec 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
gareth.davies@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THE AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (ACER

Further Information

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