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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-01bcb8de-4f73-41b5-b6eb-2b221bf1ed4e

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading," is managed by the Department for Education, based in London, England. This contract, with a total value of £152,762, falls under the education and training services category. The contract period commenced on 21 April 2017 and is set to conclude on 20 December 2017. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, having been announced on 20 April 2017, whilst the tender period ended on 3 March 2017. The contract covers various delivery locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in item writing and assessment development. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, or social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this contract particularly accessible, given the value and nature of the services required. Competition from firms with a strong background in educational content creation could effectively drive growth in this sector, especially for those looking to expand their presence in public procurement within the education industry.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0c19e9-4cf8-4c32-9132-13075447bf5a |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2017 - 20 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £152,762 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £152,762 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (ACER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 12 Jun 2017 at 14:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0c19e9-4cf8-4c32-9132-13075447bf5a

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6d0c19e9-4cf8-4c32-9132-13075447bf5a
  12th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/84f90f53-6f53-4370-a71e-0c2330c86e94
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/de221556-528d-436a-aefc-5d596da7433f
  Contract

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