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title: "Item Writing Framework KS2 Reading Call Off STA 0128-24"
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# Item Writing Framework KS2 Reading Call Off STA 0128-24

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b6dc2588-a6b9-4df8-a01e-cd27a6f21c5e

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Item Writing Framework KS2 Reading Call Off STA 0128-24" was initiated by the Department for Education in the education and training services industry. This tender was conducted through a selective procurement method, specifically as a call-off from an existing framework agreement, and it has successfully concluded. The award was made on 1st September 2019, with a total contract value of £187,909. The contract period started on 16th September 2019 and ran until 7th December 2020, with all related procurement activities taking place in the United Kingdom.

This awarded contract presents a valuable opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), to offer their services in the education sector. Suppliers that specialise in item writing and educational resource development would be well suited to compete for similar tenders in the future, benefitting from the expertise established through the framework. Participation in such tenders can enhance a business's credentials and contribute to its growth within the public sector.

## 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.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5e4869-cdfe-4298-859a-d11bb530c8ae |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Aug 2019 |
| Contract period | 15 Sep 2019 - 7 Dec 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £187,909 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £187,909 |
| 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 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## 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

- 26 May 2020 at 09:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5e4869-cdfe-4298-859a-d11bb530c8ae

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8b5e4869-cdfe-4298-859a-d11bb530c8ae
  26th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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