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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Hard Texts Call-off Contract"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Hard Texts Call-off Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19ad96ec-c1c8-4dfb-b33d-93dff0a8a80c

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## Summary

The Department for Education recently completed a public procurement process for item writing services specifically aimed at Key Stage 2 English reading hard texts. The contract, valued at £81,533, was formally awarded on 19 May 2017, with the contract period running from 22 May 2017 to 29 December 2017. This procurement was initiated through a tendering process, with the tender period closing on 28 April 2017. The services are classified under the education and training category, with delivery addresses encompassing the United Kingdom and several British overseas territories.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in educational services and content development. Companies that possess expertise in educational writing, curriculum design, or assessment services would be particularly well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature. The involvement of the Department for Education as the contracting authority underscores the potential for impactful educational initiatives, encouraging diverse suppliers, including small and medium-sized enterprises, to participate in the procurement process and contribute to improving educational outcomes.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Hard Texts, 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/1be323af-a4ba-49be-b61d-aa5dab283763 |
| 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 | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2017 - 29 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,533 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,533 |
| 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

- 12 Jun 2017 at 14:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be323af-a4ba-49be-b61d-aa5dab283763

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be323af-a4ba-49be-b61d-aa5dab283763
  12th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bea5359-c675-42ff-bcd2-fa6d9680e49a
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1085ed1d-602d-41d7-8827-ce060c17891a
  Contract

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