Award

Item Writing Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

02 Mar 2021 at 22:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom has effectively completed the procurement process for an "Item Writing Framework" aimed at providing services within the education and training sector. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure and involved a framework agreement allowing multiple suppliers to draft assessment items. The active awards for the project, signed on 25th February 2021, have a total value of £4,000,000. This project is linked to the education industry and required services to be delivered within the UK.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those capable of item writing and assessment development. Companies such as small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on educational consultancy, assessment services, or related training programmes would be well-suited to compete in this procurement. The framework is designed to support a collaborative approach, allowing multiple suppliers to contribute their expertise, thus fostering an environment for business growth in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Item Writing Framework

Notice Description

Item Writing Framework - Award

Lot Information

Lot 1

To support the conduct of the delivery of assessments, DfE required a Supplier framework of multiple suppliers to draft and develop potential items and their mark schemes ready for formal trialling.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0297c9
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004200-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

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
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20214 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
asif.patel@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 03700002288

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
3
Supplier Names

ACER INTERNATIONAL UNITED KINGDOM

ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

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