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04 Jan 2017 at 20:17

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education seeking services for "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading Work Package 2". This contract falls under the education and training services industry category and has a total value of £76,758. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 25 October 2016 and concluding on 30 June 2017. The agreement encompasses delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, and was awarded to AlphaPlus Consultancy Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in educational services and content development, particularly those with expertise in item writing and assessment. Companies that specialise in educational materials, content creation, and assessment services, especially smaller or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their agility and innovative approaches to meet educational needs.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading Work Package 2

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0a4e9101-71b8-4c56-ba0c-3fdaec77cf00
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c817b9c-e3fc-4b70-a09a-d9cfc755c4be
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
£76,758 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£76,758 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Oct 20169 years ago
Contract Period
25 Oct 2016 - 30 Jun 2017 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
Postcode Area
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

AlphaPlus Consultancy Limited

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