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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 2"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 2

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-bf2756ae-361f-43ec-82df-8e7fce2b2d53

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Department for Education for the provision of item writing services under the title "Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 2." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in London, England. The contract, with a value of £39,900, has been awarded following a tender process, with the contract period commencing on 26 April 2017 and concluding on 31 October 2017. The tender period has already ended as of 3 April 2017, with the award dated 25 April 2017, and the notice published on 15 June 2017.

This contract presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in item writing and assessment development. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly suitable, as it is designed to foster growth in these sectors. Competitors with a strong understanding of literacy skills assessment would be well-positioned to engage, especially given the focus on drafting and trialling educational materials.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Skills Tests Literacy 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/1594945c-af4d-4394-a646-47ca8b04ee10 |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £39,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,900 |
| 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 | UNSW GLOBAL PTY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2017 at 20:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1594945c-af4d-4394-a646-47ca8b04ee10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1594945c-af4d-4394-a646-47ca8b04ee10
  15th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6ef97e50-fe98-42ea-8857-8dbae3ea5354
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7eded6bb-3531-4937-8c1e-850c06d20b6b
  Contract

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