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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Call-off Contract"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Call-off Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-55ed1d95-5643-4813-9165-59d5b74d6b13

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## Summary

The "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics Call-off Contract" was organised by the Department for Education and classified under the Education and Training Services industry category. This procurement process is complete and was conducted using a selective procurement method, specifically via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract began on 15 January 2018 and concluded on 14 September 2018, with the tender period having ended on 17 November 2017. The total value of the contract was £29,800, with delivery addresses extending across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education services, particularly those with capabilities in item writing and assessment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given the nature of the work involved in creating assessment items and mark schemes. Engaging with this contract could bolster a company's experience and reputation in the educational sector, paving the way for future contracts in a growing market.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 Mathematics 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/bee5d9e8-c627-4108-886b-caf51b23d7d6 |
| 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 | 15 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 14 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £29,800 |
| 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 | 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 LIMITED T/AS EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AUSTRALIA (E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 May 2018 at 08:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee5d9e8-c627-4108-886b-caf51b23d7d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bee5d9e8-c627-4108-886b-caf51b23d7d6
  15th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9fcd323f-c908-49d2-ad4d-f6e3cb78006c
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8081f30-b7fd-43b1-a068-74f6fef1f23b
  Invitation to quote

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