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title: "Item Writing Framework Reading Call Off STA 0128-22-01 Key Stage 1 Work Package 1"
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# Item Writing Framework Reading Call Off STA 0128-22-01 Key Stage 1 Work Package 1

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c556932-e7be-419c-9bb5-80dc0ba65f93

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to a tender titled "Item Writing Framework Reading Call Off STA 0128-22-01 Key Stage 1 Work Package 1" initiated by the Department for Education. This contract falls under the education and training services industry category and is located in the South East of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, allowing invited suppliers to bid via a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 28 January 2019, with the contract period starting from 11 March 2019 and ending on 4 February 2020, valued at £133,463.

This tender opens opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in education and training services, particularly for those experienced in item writing for educational assessments. Businesses that successfully engaged with the Department for Education could enhance their profiles and gain insights into future projects, contributing to sustained growth in the public sector educational services market.

## Notice

Suppliers successfully joined DfE/STA's via a Supplier framework (STA-0128 Item Writing Framework) to ensure delivery of Item Writing services for a range of tests. Suppliers on this framework were invited to bid for work; to complete KS1 Reading packages 1 and 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d447df3-7528-41b6-abf0-de1959c591f6 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2019 - 4 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,463 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN ENGLAND AND WALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2019 at 17:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d447df3-7528-41b6-abf0-de1959c591f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d447df3-7528-41b6-abf0-de1959c591f6
  20th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/df2b28b0-ca8f-4ed7-95c5-5acb9ccc2623

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