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Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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08 Jun 2018 at 09:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education seeking to engage service providers for the 'Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading'. This contract, classified under education and training services, is valued at £134,695 and involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 5th January 2018, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st March 2018 to 31st October 2018. Opportunities for delivery are available in various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and other parts of Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational services, particularly those with expertise in item writing and assessment development for primary education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria set by the Department for Education. Engaging in this contract can help these businesses expand their portfolio and establish a long-term partnership with a prominent government authority.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7269be24-800e-48c8-a66a-f9d7a88e149c
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
£134,695 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2018 - 31 Oct 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
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

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER

Further Information

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