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title: "Item Writing Framework - Award"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-60de03ec-41e7-4581-938e-8590675aad27"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2021-03-02"
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# Item Writing Framework - Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-60de03ec-41e7-4581-938e-8590675aad27

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently completed the procurement process for the "Item Writing Framework - Award" contract, which falls under the education and training services industry category. The contract's total value is £4,000,000 and is set to commence on 1st April 2021, running until 31st March 2024. The open procedure was utilised for this tender, with the tender period having concluded on 31st March 2021. The contracting authority is based in London, England, specifically at 20 Great Smith Street, Westminster, SW1P 3BT.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those that specialise in educational services and content development. Suitable candidates may include small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that possess the expertise in item writing services. Businesses looking to expand in the education sector should consider engaging with this type of contract, as it can provide a pathway to collaborate with established educational institutions and enhance their market presence.

## Notice

Contract award notice for Item Writing Services.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ca1038-5a2f-43fe-8cf7-a3e715928f11 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Mar 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACER UK INTERNATIONAL; ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY; NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 2 Mar 2021 at 13:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ca1038-5a2f-43fe-8cf7-a3e715928f11

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2ca1038-5a2f-43fe-8cf7-a3e715928f11
  2nd March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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