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Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 Science

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

08 Jun 2018 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involves the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 Science, valued at £40,118. The procurement falls under the education and training services category and is completed through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 15th January 2018 and concluded on 12th October 2018, with the tender period having ended on 8th December 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those involved in content development and assessment item creation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntarily community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would find this procurement process particularly fitting. Engaging in such contracts can enhance their portfolios and expand market presence within the education sector, promoting further business growth and collaboration with educational authorities.

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Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 Science

Notice Description

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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e96419da-2b1b-49f4-ba91-505f1d471cf3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5959fd27-5ea7-4a1b-9b24-8fbcbc96f9a9
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
£40,118 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,118 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Dec 20178 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jan 2018 - 12 Oct 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
Not specified
Contact Email
hayley.lewis@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

PEARSON EDUCATION

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