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Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English GPS Call-off Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Jan 2018 at 11:03

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28 Nov 2017 at 12:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a tender for the "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English GPS Call-off Contract". This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category, with a total contract value of £27,590. The contract was awarded on 27th October 2017 and is effective from 1st November 2017 until 31st October 2018. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, specifically a single tender action, and targeted delivery addresses across various regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The tender process concluded on 29th September 2017.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services and item writing. Businesses engaged in developing educational content and assessments will find this contract particularly relevant, as they can leverage their skills to meet the specific requirements outlined in the contract. The ability to prepare item drafts and mark schemes will be essential for potential competitors aiming to participate in similar future opportunities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English GPS Call-off Contract

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6d914463-427c-4edc-be27-43208aaa37f8
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dc52f2a-5180-4613-a961-1fc2a89558f6
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Single tender action (below threshold)
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
£27,590 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£27,590 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2017 - 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

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 LIMITED T/AS EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AUSTRALIA (E

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