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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 Mathematics Call-off Contract"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-bb685875-aa32-4649-8b27-5c98b4dd6a8b"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 Mathematics Call-off Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bb685875-aa32-4649-8b27-5c98b4dd6a8b

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education in England, which has awarded a contract titled "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 Mathematics Call-off Contract." This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and was active as of 15th May 2018. The procurement method employed was selective, with the contract period starting from 15th January 2018 and concluding on 14th September 2018. The contract value is £87,517, and delivery addresses include locations across the United Kingdom and abroad.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the education sector, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that can provide item writing services. Companies specialising in educational content development, assessment creation, or related consulting services will find this procurement suitable for competitive bidding. Engaging in this process could lead to long-term partnerships with the Department for Education and enhance companies' portfolios in the education sector.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 Mathematics 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/ae7dd174-9635-405c-8cc6-8c600df13e9c |
| 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 | 15 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 14 Sep 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £87,517 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £87,517 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 May 2018 at 10:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae7dd174-9635-405c-8cc6-8c600df13e9c
- 15 May 2018 at 08:15 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae7dd174-9635-405c-8cc6-8c600df13e9c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae7dd174-9635-405c-8cc6-8c600df13e9c
  15th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4e2b2f3-4a00-4b20-a9c3-d66211519990
  Contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0aa3e9d3-4984-4e1b-a8ed-b815161bab0f
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/febf869c-e321-4494-9c3e-e938f779c7ea
  Contract

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