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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Call-off Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-035ddb71-4216-4c27-92b3-3c1be53ed9a8"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Call-off Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-035ddb71-4216-4c27-92b3-3c1be53ed9a8

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## Summary

The Department For Education is seeking to award a contract for the Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics through a selective procurement method under a call-off from a framework agreement. This service is categorised under education and training services and has a contract value of £46,300. The contract period spans from 15 January 2018 to 14 December 2018, following a tender period that closed on 5 January 2018. The delivery addresses cover a wide region, including the United Kingdom and other British Oversea Territories.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations, to engage in the educational sector. Companies specialising in educational content development, testing services, or other related services would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in such contracts can facilitate business growth by expanding service offerings and enhancing reputations within the public sector.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Work Package 1, 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/c2dd9f94-4863-49a3-ab47-ff1730159ec0 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 14 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £46,300 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £46,300 |
| 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 | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 May 2018 at 11:06 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2dd9f94-4863-49a3-ab47-ff1730159ec0
- 15 May 2018 at 08:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2dd9f94-4863-49a3-ab47-ff1730159ec0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2dd9f94-4863-49a3-ab47-ff1730159ec0
  15th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/09132037-d799-4f1e-b45f-06157f9c8bd9
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a0d42ef7-88d6-46ba-8f1b-b4c605a2ee0d
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1c013f53-7364-4251-be15-b5d6b7875c23
  Contract

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