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title: "Item Writing Framework KS2 Science Call Off STA 0128-25"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-c88cb298-a024-4c7e-88a4-66abcd794089"
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# Item Writing Framework KS2 Science Call Off STA 0128-25

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c88cb298-a024-4c7e-88a4-66abcd794089

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking suppliers for the "Item Writing Framework KS2 Science Call Off STA 0128-25" project, which falls under the "Education and training services" industry category. The contract, valued at £37,997, has a contract period running from 20 January 2020 to 4 November 2020. This procurement was conducted through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from an existing framework agreement. The tender process was completed on 20 September 2019, prior to the award date on 22 November 2019.

This opportunity is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) engaged in educational services. Businesses specialising in educational content creation or item writing services for standardised tests will find this contract aligns perfectly with their expertise. Engaging with the Department for Education can facilitate growth through collaboration on future projects and enhanced visibility within the education 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 Science.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff303e2-648c-475f-be2d-402ef84f8c60 |
| 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 | 13 May 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 20 Jan 2020 - 4 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £37,997 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £37,997 |
| 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

- 13 May 2020 at 07:32 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff303e2-648c-475f-be2d-402ef84f8c60
- 13 May 2020 at 07:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff303e2-648c-475f-be2d-402ef84f8c60

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/aff303e2-648c-475f-be2d-402ef84f8c60
  13th May 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77bb5999-4257-41f8-a1a6-9007de22cbda

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