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Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

12 Jun 2017 at 14:22

Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process for the "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading," classified under education and training services. This contract, valued at £85,902, was initiated through a tender process. The tender period ended on 3rd March 2017, with the contract set to commence on 21st April 2017 and concluding on 20th December 2017. The services were to be delivered to various locations including the UK, British Overseas Territories, and the Channel Islands.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in item writing and assessment design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, given its focus on tailored educational services for young learners. Companies that can demonstrate experience in drafting educational materials and developing mark schemes will find this procurement especially relevant for growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading

Notice Description

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 English Reading, 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/e2c01fa9-f574-4217-97a2-626d9d8017a9
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
£85,902 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£85,902 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Jun 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Mar 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Apr 20178 years ago
Contract Period
20 Apr 2017 - 20 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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