Award

Item Writing Framework 2021-2025 con 10611 con 10612 con 10613

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Dec 2022 at 17:24

Tender

02 Sep 2020 at 16:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the Item Writing Framework 2021-2025 to multiple suppliers. This contract aims to secure items for key stage tests in English reading, grammar, punctuation, spelling, mathematics, and science. The contract, valued at £4 million, was initiated through an open tender process, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2021, and ending on March 31, 2024. Potential suppliers had to register on the Department for Education's e-Tendering Portal, and the procurement took place in various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services to participate in developing national curriculum tests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to take part in this contract. The Department for Education seeks suppliers who can provide high-quality and unbiased item writing services for key stage assessments. Interested suppliers should explore the details on the Department's e-Tendering Portal to engage in this lucrative opportunity for business growth.

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Notice Title

Item Writing Framework 2021-2025 con 10611 con 10612 con 10613

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is responsible for developing National Curriculum tests on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE). This contract has been placed by the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) for the purpose of securing items for tests in: - Key Stage 1 English reading; English grammar, punctuation and spelling; and mathematics - Key Stage 2 English reading; English grammar, punctuation and spelling; mathematics; and science - (Collectively "the Item Writing Services").

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e56c3f06-9a56-4dea-b01a-59f0eaa6ffb2
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba70f34-ef84-40c4-9270-582289fc4506
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 May 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
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
Not specified
Contact Email
asif.patel@education.gov.uk, emily.kitching@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ACER INTERNATIONAL

ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

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