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title: "Item Bank 23-24 con_20114"
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# Item Bank 23-24 con_20114

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2a7df2b0-b9c9-4a12-afcb-026c0a50b5e4

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the provision of a web-based database for the secure storage of test materials and supporting data. This contract falls under education and training services. The tender, named "Item Bank 23-24 con_20114," was in the selective procurement method stage, with a contract value of £126,720. The tender period ended on 30th March 2023, and the contract is scheduled from 25th April 2023 to 24th April 2025.

This contract opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses involved in technology, education services, and database management are likely to find this tender appealing. The contract, awarded to Texuna Technologies, offers the chance for growth by providing services to the Department for Education in developing and maintaining the item bank database over a three-year process.

## Notice

Provision of a web-based database designed to provide secure storage and version control of all questions, items and supporting materials produced during the test development process. The Item Bank records data and evidence gathered from external expert reviews and trials in schools over a three-year process to ensure that the questions are fit for purpose and to inform construction of the live tests.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f5a067-0ff6-4b88-a367-41a901a27650 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 May 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 May 2023 |
| Contract period | 24 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £126,720 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £126,720 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QE |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TEXUNA TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 May 2023 at 14:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f5a067-0ff6-4b88-a367-41a901a27650

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f5a067-0ff6-4b88-a367-41a901a27650
  2nd May 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6f902d60-6fdc-44bb-9695-97a78818e56c
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