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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-6d944a8d-09c8-4698-907a-fc8bebce138a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2018-06-08"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-6d944a8d-09c8-4698-907a-fc8bebce138a

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking services for the "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading." The contract falls under the education and training services category and is located in England. This tender process is currently complete, with the procurement method being selective and executed through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 1st March 2018 and is set to conclude on 31st October 2018. The tender period ended on 5th January 2018.

This contracting opportunity may benefit businesses engaged in educational services, particularly those that specialise in assessment design or item writing. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitability options highlighted. Competitors that can demonstrate expertise in creating educational materials and mark schemes will find this tender particularly relevant for business growth.

## 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/da412bb3-43e7-4ba0-b15a-bf44af7c2fb0 |
| 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 | £131,732 |
| 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 09:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da412bb3-43e7-4ba0-b15a-bf44af7c2fb0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/da412bb3-43e7-4ba0-b15a-bf44af7c2fb0
  8th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/581fbf70-ddd3-4139-a5ef-fdf3e3df53db
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b69c8358-1c89-4448-89a5-02cd2e074d03
  Contract

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