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Provision of Item Writing Services Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling Contract STA-0001_31 Work Package 1

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education issued a tender for the "Provision of Item Writing Services Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling" under contract STA-0001_31, with a total value of £49,880. This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category and was conducted via an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 30 April 2013, commencing on 1 May 2013, and concluding on 31 January 2014. Delivery is expected to reach various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational content development, testing services, or curriculum design. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), may find this procurement suited to their capabilities, enabling them to expand their service offerings in the education sector and collaborate on high-profile projects with government agencies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling Contract STA-0001_31 Work Package 1

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is responsible for developing National Curriculum tests on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE). This contract is in relation to provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling. The items are destined for tests that assess elements of grammar, punctuation and spelling, as set out in the new National Curriculum programme of study for English at Key Stage 1.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-19d23d25-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f24cea-ec24-47bb-990b-e9fc76c24756
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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
£49,880 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,880 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Apr 2013Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Apr 201312 years ago
Contract Period
30 Apr 2013 - 31 Jan 2014 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
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AUSTRALIA (EAA) UNSW

Further Information

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