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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Work Package 1"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Work Package 1

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-87709ee8-83e8-4ce5-905c-fe5164e5521d

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which is based in London, seeking the provision of "Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Work Package 1." This tender falls under the education and training services category and had a total contract value of £129,295. The procurement method used was described as 'Other,' and the tender was completed with the award dated 24th October 2016, communicating that the contract period commenced on 25th October 2016 and concluded on 31st July 2017. The tender period ended on 16th September 2016.

This opportunity could benefit businesses involved in educational service provision, especially those specialising in item writing and assessment design. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, given their ability to provide tailored services in this sector. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in developing educational materials or assessments would find particularly relevant opportunities for growth through engaging with similar future contracts.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 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/76628371-925d-452a-836a-dd5c0cfadb30 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jan 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Oct 2016 |
| Contract period | 24 Oct 2016 - 31 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £129,295 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £129,295 |
| 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 | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Jan 2017 at 20:09 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76628371-925d-452a-836a-dd5c0cfadb30

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/76628371-925d-452a-836a-dd5c0cfadb30
  4th January 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dd1b9537-1fa8-496f-a3cc-b56181412220
  Contract

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