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Standards and Testing Agency - Item Writing Call-Off - Contract Awarded

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Standards and Testing Agency - Item Writing Call-Off - Contract Awarded" was handled by the Department for Education. This contract falls under the special education services category (CPV 80340000). The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded tender valued at GBP 93,418 covers services to be delivered to various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 9 July 2024 and the contract period starting from 9 September 2024 to 31 December 2024. The key contact at the Department for Education is Hanna Berrada, located at Sanctuary Buildings, London.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational material development and item writing services. SMEs have a good chance to compete and thrive in this tender, given its selective procurement from a framework agreement that aims to provide specialised services in the education sector. Companies with expertise in developing English reading materials for Key Stage 2 will find this contract particularly appealing, enabling them to contribute to important educational assessments and trials. The collaboration will also foster growth by participating in a government framework, potentially leading to further opportunities.

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Notice Title

Standards and Testing Agency - Item Writing Call-Off - Contract Awarded

Notice Description

AWARD NOTICE This call-off contract is let under the terms and conditions of the Item Writing Services Framework Agreement STA-0246 and is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Work Package 1, Informal trialling of eight key stage 2 texts and a proportion of their associated items. Work Package 1 consists of: - informally trialling: - three easy fiction KS2 texts and all associated items (approximately 30 marks' worth of items for each text that will include one and two mark items) - one mid non-fiction KS2 text and all associated items (approximately 40 marks' worth of items that will include one, two and three mark items) - four hard fiction KS2 texts and all associated items (approximately 30 marks' worth of items for each text that will include one, two and three mark items). - meeting to discuss findings and recommended changes to items - submission of an informal trialling report, including findings and proposed amendments to the materials.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-fcfec778-e97a-4a6e-a420-d9592d41f00f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24bac67-ac63-4e48-ab03-58b1827ef21e
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80340000 - Special education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£93,418 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£93,418 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
8 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 1-6 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
Hanna BERRADA
Contact Email
hanna.berrada@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

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