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title: "Item Writing Framework Reading Call Off STA 0128-23 Key Stage 2 Work Package 2"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-8f7cf9d0-5f55-4421-a9d7-44a16c0d5372"
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# Item Writing Framework Reading Call Off STA 0128-23 Key Stage 2 Work Package 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8f7cf9d0-5f55-4421-a9d7-44a16c0d5372

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Department for Education, who initiated this tender titled "Item Writing Framework Reading Call Off STA 0128-23 Key Stage 2 Work Package 2". This contracting opportunity falls under the education and training services category and is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method employed is selective, following a call-off from a framework agreement. This tender was completed, with the contract period running from 11 March 2019 to 30 October 2019, while the tender period closed on 28 January 2019.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education sector, particularly those specialising in item writing and assessment services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to participate, as the framework is designed to accommodate their capabilities. Competitors well-suited to respond to such opportunities would include educational content developers, assessment service providers, and other suppliers with relevant expertise in educational frameworks and test materials.

## Notice

Suppliers successfully joined DfE/STA's via a Supplier framework (STA-0128 Item Writing Framework) to ensure delivery of Item Writing services for a range of tests. Suppliers on this framework were invited to bid for work; to complete KS2 Reading packages 1 and 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb9a4459-9836-4e36-855b-cc23fbb54f15 |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 11 Mar 2019 - 30 Oct 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £78,307 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £78,307 |
| 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 | MANCHESTER |
| Post town | Manchester |
| Postcode | M1 2WD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD33 Manchester |
| Local authority | Manchester |
| Electoral ward | Piccadilly |
| Westminster constituency | Manchester Central |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN ENGLAND AND WALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2019 at 17:43 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb9a4459-9836-4e36-855b-cc23fbb54f15

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb9a4459-9836-4e36-855b-cc23fbb54f15
  20th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/2affbe74-f5fa-41c3-95f2-3c18856910a0
  Contract

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