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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-b5fd17-52a4ef0c-9bc8-493c-835a-aa5bdc12010a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education seeking to engage service providers for the 'Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading'. This contract, classified under education and training services, is valued at £134,695 and involves a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 5th January 2018, and the contract period is scheduled from 1st March 2018 to 31st October 2018. Opportunities for delivery are available in various regions, including the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and other parts of Europe.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in educational services, particularly those with expertise in item writing and assessment development for primary education. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate due to the suitability criteria set by the Department for Education. Engaging in this contract can help these businesses expand their portfolio and establish a long-term partnership with a prominent government authority.

## 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/7269be24-800e-48c8-a66a-f9d7a88e149c |
| 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 | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Feb 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2018 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £134,695 |
| 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 | 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

- 8 Jun 2018 at 09:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7269be24-800e-48c8-a66a-f9d7a88e149c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7269be24-800e-48c8-a66a-f9d7a88e149c
  8th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/465b9874-3baf-44d4-aa8e-00a6f0bd9ad5
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/43a43a9a-1155-46f3-ab79-db0819f428b3
  Contract

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