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title: "KS2 Reading Hard texts"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c6d41861-4e40-4fd3-a6ab-75c933958cbb"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2018-01-23"
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# KS2 Reading Hard texts

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c6d41861-4e40-4fd3-a6ab-75c933958cbb

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## Summary

The procurement process is initiated by the Department for Education, seeking provision of Item Writing Services specifically for Key Stage 2 English Reading (additional hard texts) under the title "KS2 Reading Hard texts." This tender falls under the education and training services industry category and has been classified with a CPV code of 80000000. The procurement method employed is an Other Call-off Agreement. The tender period concluded on 22nd March 2017, with the contract period extending from 22nd May 2017 to 31st December 2017, taking place in Sheffield, England.

This completed tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services and writing, particularly those with experience in developing and providing assessment materials for primary education. Companies engaged in educational content creation, publishing, and related consultancy services would be well-suited to compete, potentially allowing them to expand their portfolio and footprint within the education sector. The (award) value was £81,533 and the awarded supplier was NFER, indicating a competitive market for similar contracts.

## Notice

Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading (additional hard texts)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7a7be9-9f0d-4e90-8442-853ccf91c5c7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Other Call-off Agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 21 May 2017 - 31 Dec 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2FJ |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 23 Jan 2018 at 10:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7a7be9-9f0d-4e90-8442-853ccf91c5c7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bb7a7be9-9f0d-4e90-8442-853ccf91c5c7
  23rd January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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