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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading Work Package 2"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading Work Package 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0a4e9101-71b8-4c56-ba0c-3fdaec77cf00

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education seeking services for "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading Work Package 2". This contract falls under the education and training services industry category and has a total value of £76,758. The tender process has reached the award stage, with the contract period commencing on 25 October 2016 and concluding on 30 June 2017. The agreement encompasses delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories, and was awarded to AlphaPlus Consultancy Limited.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in educational services and content development, particularly those with expertise in item writing and assessment. Companies that specialise in educational materials, content creation, and assessment services, especially smaller or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their agility and innovative approaches to meet educational needs.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 English Reading (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/3c817b9c-e3fc-4b70-a09a-d9cfc755c4be |
| 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 | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2016 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £76,758 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £76,758 |
| 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 | ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2017 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c817b9c-e3fc-4b70-a09a-d9cfc755c4be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c817b9c-e3fc-4b70-a09a-d9cfc755c4be
  4th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c9f89bc8-bbe8-45f6-9f51-7f7c31fd3a96
  Contract

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