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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-b5fd17-1fa3262e-9b10-458d-a70d-ba0e49ea482f

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## Summary

The Department for Education is inviting tenders for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 Mathematics (Work Package 2). This procurement, classified under education and training services, has a total value of £79,989 and was active until 25 November 2016. The contract period commenced on 16 December 2016 and will end on 30 August 2017. The associated supplier, the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER), has been awarded the contract as of 15 December 2016.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services and content development, particularly those with expertise in assessment item writing and drafting mark schemes. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to explore similar projects in this sector, which can enhance their portfolio and provide a pathway for growth in the competitive education market.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 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/720174e4-2701-4b99-bc76-d37f4c11d605 |
| 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 | £79,989 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £79,989 |
| 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 13:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720174e4-2701-4b99-bc76-d37f4c11d605

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/720174e4-2701-4b99-bc76-d37f4c11d605
  21st February 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1f0f169f-f34c-418e-9554-0c9b8a2cd1c9
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cbad5f89-5b8f-4505-84b9-166ae7f198ab
  Contract

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