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Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Call-off Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education is seeking to award a contract for the Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics through a selective procurement method under a call-off from a framework agreement. This service is categorised under education and training services and has a contract value of £46,300. The contract period spans from 15 January 2018 to 14 December 2018, following a tender period that closed on 5 January 2018. The delivery addresses cover a wide region, including the United Kingdom and other British Oversea Territories.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, to engage in the educational sector. Companies specialising in educational content development, testing services, or other related services would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by expanding service offerings and enhancing reputations within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Call-off Contract

Notice Description

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Work Package 1, including the drafting of potential items and their mark schemes, ready for formal trialling.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-035ddb71-4216-4c27-92b3-3c1be53ed9a8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2dd9f94-4863-49a3-ab47-ff1730159ec0
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£46,300 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£46,300 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2018 - 14 Sep 2018 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER

Further Information

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