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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling Contract STA-0001_31 Work Package 1"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling Contract STA-0001_31 Work Package 1

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-19d23d25-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The Department for Education issued a tender for the "Provision of Item Writing Services Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling" under contract STA-0001_31, with a total value of £49,880. This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category and was conducted via an open procedure. The contract was awarded on 30 April 2013, commencing on 1 May 2013, and concluding on 31 January 2014. Delivery is expected to reach various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational content development, testing services, or curriculum design. Companies, especially small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community social enterprises (VCSEs), may find this procurement suited to their capabilities, enabling them to expand their service offerings in the education sector and collaborate on high-profile projects with government agencies.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is responsible for developing National Curriculum tests on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE). This contract is in relation to provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling. The items are destined for tests that assess elements of grammar, punctuation and spelling, as set out in the new National Curriculum programme of study for English at Key Stage 1.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f24cea-ec24-47bb-990b-e9fc76c24756 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Apr 2013 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Apr 2013 |
| Contract period | 30 Apr 2013 - 31 Jan 2014 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,880 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,880 |
| 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AUSTRALIA (EAA) UNSW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f24cea-ec24-47bb-990b-e9fc76c24756

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/71f24cea-ec24-47bb-990b-e9fc76c24756
  25th August 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/91a0b4fe-5c80-4065-b07a-cdc506351ec8
  Contract

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