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

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1c08d8c6-8c3b-4b03-8ada-cfb57d1923f1

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involves a tender titled "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Work Package 2 C." This project falls under the education and training services industry category and is based in London, England. The tender period concluded on 25 November 2016, with the contract period subsequently starting on 16 December 2016 and running until 30 August 2017. The total contract value is £49,643, awarded to the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), with the procurement method classified as 'Other.'

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly in item writing and assessment design. Companies that focus on developing educational materials, including those that are small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders within this sector. Engaging with educational departments and agencies can further enhance growth potentials in the industry.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics (Work Package 2), 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/84f0c8b0-4402-4fff-8aba-ba2f9eace98e |
| 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 | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Dec 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 Dec 2016 - 30 Aug 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,643 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,643 |
| 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

- 21 Feb 2017 at 12:54 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f0c8b0-4402-4fff-8aba-ba2f9eace98e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84f0c8b0-4402-4fff-8aba-ba2f9eace98e
  21st February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3450e542-d834-4811-9cd5-06da841528bb
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7678bd4a-a18b-4f83-b8e2-1d1185457beb
  Contract

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