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Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 1

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves a call-off contract for the provision of item writing services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 1, initiated by the Department for Education. This contract, valued at £51,521, is categorised under education and training services. Located in London, England, the tender was set to conclude on 3rd April 2017, with the contract period running from 26th April 2017 to 31st October 2017. This selective procurement method allows suppliers to be chosen from a pre-established framework agreement, ensuring a streamlined process.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with capabilities in developing assessment items and marking schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can leverage their expertise in literacy education to compete effectively for this contract. Engaging in such projects can enhance their portfolio and open pathways for further collaborations within the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 1

Notice Description

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 1, 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/3fe75674-756d-48a1-b4bd-ef148685d695
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
£51,521 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£51,521 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
25 Apr 2017 - 31 Oct 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
Not specified
Contact Email
rupa.joshi@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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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