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

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-52972a64-d4c3-4348-bdfd-b075fb4d4b21

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading Work Package 1" was conducted by the Department for Education in London, England. This service contract, valued at £64,154, falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement stage has reached the Award phase, with the contract being awarded on 24th October 2016, and the contract period running from 25th October 2016 to 30th June 2017. The tender period concluded on 16th September 2016, and it was initiated as a call-off contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational services, item development, and assessment methodologies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary or community sector organisations may find themselves well-placed to compete given the nature of the service required, which involves drafting test items and mark schemes for key educational assessments. This contract not only allows for growth within the education sector but also encourages innovative approaches in educational materials development.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 English Reading (Work Package 1), 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/b4fffe0c-3e8d-4afc-a1ea-df0efefc7587 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2016 - 30 Jun 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £64,154 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £65,154 |
| 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

- 4 Jan 2017 at 19:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4fffe0c-3e8d-4afc-a1ea-df0efefc7587

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b4fffe0c-3e8d-4afc-a1ea-df0efefc7587
  4th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e5e702d1-c6c7-4691-a56b-2ff07f2fe2fc
  Contract

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