Award

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Work Package 1

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

04 Jan 2017 at 20:09

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is based in London, seeking the provision of "Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Work Package 1." This tender falls under the education and training services category and had a total contract value of £129,295. The procurement method used was described as 'Other,' and the tender was completed with the award dated 24th October 2016, communicating that the contract period commenced on 25th October 2016 and concluded on 31st July 2017. The tender period ended on 16th September 2016.

This opportunity could benefit businesses involved in educational service provision, especially those specialising in item writing and assessment design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given their ability to provide tailored services in this sector. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing educational materials or assessments would find particularly relevant opportunities for growth through engaging with similar future contracts.

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Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Work Package 1

Notice Description

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 English Reading (Work Package 1), including the drafting of potential items and their mark schemes, ready for formal trialling.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76628371-925d-452a-836a-dd5c0cfadb30
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
£129,295 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£129,295 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jan 20179 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Oct 20169 years ago
Contract Period
24 Oct 2016 - 31 Jul 2017 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

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER

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