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Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Hard Texts Call-off Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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19 Jan 2018 at 08:47

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract titled "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Hard Texts." This tender falls under the education and training services category and is located in London, England. The contract value is £81,533 and commenced on 22nd May 2017, concluding on 29th December 2017. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract was awarded following a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process was completed, with the final award date being 19th May 2017.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those involved in item writing and assessment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their agility and expertise to deliver tailored services. Engaging in such tenders can enhance business visibility and access to public sector contracts, paving the way for future projects in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Hard Texts Call-off Contract

Notice Description

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

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c48e835b-7942-422f-b3a5-187f38bea0fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be323af-a4ba-49be-b61d-aa5dab283763
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
£81,533 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£81,533 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
21 May 2017 - 29 Dec 2017 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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