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title: "Trialling Call-Off 27: Key Stage 1 Item Validation Trial April 2017"
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# Trialling Call-Off 27: Key Stage 1 Item Validation Trial April 2017

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5243ad6f-454e-472f-8aa3-5b36caea7a5a

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Trialling Call-Off 27: Key Stage 1 Item Validation Trial April 2017," is conducted by the Department for Education in the field of education and training services. The tender period ended on 31st October 2016, and the project is complete, having a contract duration from 1st December 2016 to 9th October 2017. The total contract value is £606,925, and the procurement method was classified as 'Other - open'. Delivery addresses for the project encompassed various regions, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services, especially those with expertise in assessment and validation within the National Curriculum. Companies focused on delivering innovative educational tools or data analysis services should consider competing for future tenders in education, leveraging their capabilities to address the needs highlighted in the Item Validation Trial.

## Notice

This is a call-off from the Trialling and Sampling framework and the contract is for the trialling of the Key Stage 1 Item Validation Trial April 2017. An Item Validation Trial (IVT) is required in the following National Curriculum subjects: key stage 1 English reading; English grammar, punctuation and spelling; and mathematics. The IVT will provide data on the performance of all items included in the test papers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be804782-59a1-4675-aeb4-b1d7aecb90cf |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - open |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 9 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £606,925 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £606,925 |
| 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 | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| 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

- 10 Jan 2018 at 10:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be804782-59a1-4675-aeb4-b1d7aecb90cf
- 9 Jun 2017 at 15:31 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be804782-59a1-4675-aeb4-b1d7aecb90cf

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be804782-59a1-4675-aeb4-b1d7aecb90cf
  10th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7e2c3dc-cac8-4d6f-b936-c61f525a3158
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b51662e1-868b-48bb-9261-740413dde7bc
  Contract

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