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Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Work Package 1

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Feb 2017 at 12:38

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which solicited tenders for the "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Work Package 1." This service falls within the education and training industry and spans locations across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The contract, valued at £62,482, is currently complete, having commenced on 16 December 2016 and concluding on 30 August 2017. The tender period ended on 25 November 2016, and the procurement method used was an open tender process.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those capable of delivering item writing and assessment services. Companies with expertise in developing educational materials and methodologies for Key Stage 1 Mathematics would be well-positioned to pursue similar tenders in the future. Furthermore, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to compete for such contracts, highlighting a drive towards inclusive procurement practices within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Work Package 1

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-b5fd17-4f8528f4-5e35-4f70-bab4-3a18b411cdfe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1696b512-98a8-4c32-9a1e-4d99e693445f
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
£62,482 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£62,482 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Feb 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Dec 20169 years ago
Contract Period
16 Dec 2016 - 30 Aug 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
heather.wright@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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