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Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Numeracy (Work Package 2) Call-off Contract

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 Mar 2017 at 15:23

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Numeracy (Work Package 2) is conducted by the Department for Education, with a total contract value of £50,563. This tender, which was initiated on 21st February 2017 and has been awarded as of 30th March 2017, falls under the education and training services industry category. The contract period spans from 22nd February 2017 to 24th July 2017, and the tender period concluded on 31st January 2017. The services are being provided to various delivery addresses in regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), interested in educational services. Companies that specialise in educational content development, test item writing, and psychometric assessments could find this contract particularly appealing, enabling them to expand their offerings and strengthen their presence in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Numeracy (Work Package 2) Call-off Contract

Notice Description

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Skills Tests Numeracy (Work Package 2), including the drafting of potential items and their mark schemes, ready for formal trialling.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e58e1600-f973-402b-a445-ce58d42fcefa
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
£50,563 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£50,563 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Feb 20179 years ago
Contract Period
22 Feb 2017 - 24 Jul 2017 1-6 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
COVENTRY CV1 3BH
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

Further Information

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