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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 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involved a tender issued by the Department For Education for the "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading." This project falls within the education and training services industry category and can be delivered to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement was conducted as a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 1 March 2018 and concluded on 24 December 2018, with the tender period having ended on 5 January 2018.

This opportunity represents a significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in educational services. Businesses specializing in item writing, educational assessment, or related training can benefit greatly from this contract, as it aims to enhance the English reading skills of Key Stage 1 students through the creation of effective testing materials. Engaging in this tender could pave the way for long-term partnerships with educational authorities and institutions.

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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 2, 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/bce78d66-f199-4d2f-8cf8-72163bf50c40
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
£94,900 Under £100K
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 - 24 Dec 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
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

THE AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (ACER

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