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title: "Item Writing Framework Reading Call Off STA 0128-22-02 Key Stage 1 Work Package 2"
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# Item Writing Framework Reading Call Off STA 0128-22-02 Key Stage 1 Work Package 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-96df452a-6b91-4280-9fc0-a2294872fcc0

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Department for Education, focused on an award titled "Item Writing Framework Reading Call Off STA 0128-22-02 Key Stage 1 Work Package 2", which falls under the education and training services industry category. The contract is associated with a value of £133,463, and the procurement method used is selective through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 28th January 2019, and the contract period commenced on 11th March 2019, concluding on 4th February 2020. The delivery of services is scheduled for the South East region of the United Kingdom.

This tender provides significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in educational service provisions, particularly in item writing for tests. Businesses specialising in educational content development, particularly those with prior experience or credentials in primary education assessments, would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. Collaboration with established organisations like the National Foundation for Educational Research could further enhance the competitive edge for potential bidders.

## 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 KS1 Reading packages 1 and 2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5ed7e6-397f-40b7-b95c-00fa74cd62fe |
| 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 - 4 Feb 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £133,463 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £133,463 |
| 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/eb5ed7e6-397f-40b7-b95c-00fa74cd62fe

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eb5ed7e6-397f-40b7-b95c-00fa74cd62fe
  20th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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