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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d6c5695-3174-4203-8fb3-5004ad11f875

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## Summary

The Department for Education in England is seeking to engage a supplier for item writing services specifically tailored for Key Stage 1 English Reading. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having reached its conclusion with an awarded contract valued at £85,902. This contract covers the period from 21st April 2017 to 20th December 2017, with previous tender submissions required by 3rd March 2017. The procurement was initiated as a selective method, with the call-off from a framework agreement classified under education and training services.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) interested in educational services. Businesses with expertise in educational content creation and assessment item development would find this tender particularly relevant. Engaging in such contracts not only allows companies to expand their portfolios but also enhances their visibility within the public sector education market.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 English Reading, 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/e2c01fa9-f574-4217-97a2-626d9d8017a9 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 20 Apr 2017 - 20 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,902 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £85,902 |
| 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

- 19 Jan 2018 at 09:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c01fa9-f574-4217-97a2-626d9d8017a9
- 18 Jan 2018 at 15:45 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c01fa9-f574-4217-97a2-626d9d8017a9
- 10 Jan 2018 at 15:20 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c01fa9-f574-4217-97a2-626d9d8017a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e2c01fa9-f574-4217-97a2-626d9d8017a9
  19th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/174d9d61-d3a4-468f-a964-65966e0046d6
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4833e7c3-415d-41fe-b058-f64f9ea8fbc6
  Contract

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