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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Hard Texts Call-off Contract"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Hard Texts Call-off Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c48e835b-7942-422f-b3a5-187f38bea0fc

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract titled "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Hard Texts." This tender falls under the education and training services category and is located in London, England. The contract value is £81,533 and commenced on 22nd May 2017, concluding on 29th December 2017. The procurement method used was selective, and the contract was awarded following a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process was completed, with the final award date being 19th May 2017.

This procurement presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those involved in item writing and assessment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), would be well-suited to compete for similar contracts, leveraging their agility and expertise to deliver tailored services. Engaging in such tenders can enhance business visibility and access to public sector contracts, paving the way for future projects in the education sector.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Hard Texts, 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/1be323af-a4ba-49be-b61d-aa5dab283763 |
| 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 | 19 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 May 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2017 - 29 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,533 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £81,533 |
| 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

- 19 Jan 2018 at 08:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be323af-a4ba-49be-b61d-aa5dab283763

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1be323af-a4ba-49be-b61d-aa5dab283763
  19th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4bea5359-c675-42ff-bcd2-fa6d9680e49a
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1085ed1d-602d-41d7-8827-ce060c17891a
  Contract

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