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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling Call-off Contract"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling Call-off Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-adc5f586-a1b4-4a18-93be-59410787b402

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education, which has awarded a contract for the provision of item writing services specifically focused on Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. This contract, with a total value of £26,870, is categorised under education and training services and will take place in various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. The contract period commenced on 24th February 2017 and is set to conclude on 26th September 2017. The procurement method was classified as 'Other,' and the process is currently in the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), specialising in educational content creation and assessment services. Companies equipped to draft educational materials, assess learning outcomes, or those with expertise in the English curriculum may find this procurement particularly relevant for expansion and growth in the education sector.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling, 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/51a078e2-13ae-46bf-9e52-38a1c6012186 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 24 Feb 2017 - 26 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,870 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,870 |
| 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 CV1 3BH |
| 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 | UNSW GLOBAL PTY LIMITED T/AS EDUCATIONAL ASSESSMENT AUSTRALIA (E |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2017 at 17:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51a078e2-13ae-46bf-9e52-38a1c6012186

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/51a078e2-13ae-46bf-9e52-38a1c6012186
  27th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b1cbb751-2211-472b-a19e-a662b6bb4e5d
  Contract

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