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Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 Mathematics Call-off Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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15 May 2018 at 10:59

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15 May 2018 at 08:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education in England, which has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 Mathematics Call-off Contract." This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and was active as of 15th May 2018. The procurement method employed was selective, with the contract period starting from 15th January 2018 and concluding on 14th September 2018. The contract value is £87,517, and delivery addresses include locations across the United Kingdom and abroad.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide item writing services. Companies specialising in educational content development, assessment creation, or related consulting services will find this procurement suitable for competitive bidding. Engaging in this process could lead to long-term partnerships with the Department for Education and enhance companies' portfolios in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 Mathematics Call-off Contract

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-bb685875-aa32-4649-8b27-5c98b4dd6a8b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae7dd174-9635-405c-8cc6-8c600df13e9c
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
£87,517 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£87,517 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2018 - 14 Sep 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
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

Further Information

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