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

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d914463-427c-4edc-be27-43208aaa37f8

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a tender for the "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English GPS Call-off Contract". This procurement falls under the education and training services industry category, with a total contract value of £27,590. The contract was awarded on 27th October 2017 and is effective from 1st November 2017 until 31st October 2018. The procurement was conducted via a direct method, specifically a single tender action, and targeted delivery addresses across various regions including the UK and British Overseas Territories. The tender process concluded on 29th September 2017.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services and item writing. Businesses engaged in developing educational content and assessments will find this contract particularly relevant, as they can leverage their skills to meet the specific requirements outlined in the contract. The ability to prepare item drafts and mark schemes will be essential for potential competitors aiming to participate in similar future opportunities.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 English GPS, 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/8dc52f2a-5180-4613-a961-1fc2a89558f6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 1 Nov 2017 - 31 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £27,590 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,590 |
| 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

- 10 Jan 2018 at 11:03 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dc52f2a-5180-4613-a961-1fc2a89558f6
- 28 Nov 2017 at 12:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dc52f2a-5180-4613-a961-1fc2a89558f6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8dc52f2a-5180-4613-a961-1fc2a89558f6
  10th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ae9e305f-c928-4762-9a93-3340562059eb
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2aa80d71-14bd-47ba-ad75-acc2418caff1
  Contract

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