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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 2"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-44bc681f-1f24-424d-93bc-2688e76f3643

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a procurement process titled "Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 2". This contract, falling under the education and training services category, was part of a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 26 April 2017 and concluded on 31 October 2017, with an award dated 25 April 2017. The total value of the contract was £39,900, and delivery encompassed several regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in item writing and assessment design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find themselves well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. The focus on producing high-quality educational materials suggests a demand for innovative approaches and collaboration within the sector, making it an attractive avenue for growth for providers in this space.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Skills Tests Literacy 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/1594945c-af4d-4394-a646-47ca8b04ee10 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,900 |
| 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 | UNSW GLOBAL PTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2018 at 15:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1594945c-af4d-4394-a646-47ca8b04ee10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1594945c-af4d-4394-a646-47ca8b04ee10
  10th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ef97e50-fe98-42ea-8857-8dbae3ea5354
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7eded6bb-3531-4937-8c1e-850c06d20b6b
  Contract

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