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Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 2

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Jan 2018 at 15:11

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 2". This contract, falling under the education and training services category, was part of a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 26 April 2017 and concluded on 31 October 2017, with an award dated 25 April 2017. The total value of the contract was £39,900, and delivery encompassed several regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in item writing and assessment design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The focus on producing high-quality educational materials suggests a demand for innovative approaches and collaboration within the sector, making it an attractive avenue for growth for providers in this space.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 2

Notice Description

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 2, 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/1594945c-af4d-4394-a646-47ca8b04ee10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£39,900 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,900 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2017 - 31 Oct 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
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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

UNSW GLOBAL PTY

Further Information

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