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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-92ba4311-b74b-4ee0-94c0-2d655b25c132

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## Summary

The procurement process involved a tender issued by the Department For Education for the "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading." This project falls within the education and training services industry category and can be delivered to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The procurement was conducted as a selective method through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period began on 1 March 2018 and concluded on 24 December 2018, with the tender period having ended on 5 January 2018.

This opportunity represents a significant potential for business growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in educational services. Businesses specializing in item writing, educational assessment, or related training can benefit greatly from this contract, as it aims to enhance the English reading skills of Key Stage 1 students through the creation of effective testing materials. Engaging in this tender could pave the way for long-term partnerships with educational authorities and institutions.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 English Reading Work Package 2, 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/bce78d66-f199-4d2f-8cf8-72163bf50c40 |
| 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 - 24 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £94,900 |
| 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 | THE AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (ACER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2018 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce78d66-f199-4d2f-8cf8-72163bf50c40

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bce78d66-f199-4d2f-8cf8-72163bf50c40
  8th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/685bec8b-eae9-41c3-ac92-fb8999d3f1f8
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3b4fadc8-9b1f-4924-a22f-30993375f9cf
  Contract

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