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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Numeracy (Work Package 2) Call-off Contract"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Numeracy (Work Package 2) Call-off Contract

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-cf509971-d5f1-445c-9554-9a278e2c5c30

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Numeracy (Work Package 2) is conducted by the Department for Education, with a total contract value of £50,563. This tender, which was initiated on 21st February 2017 and has been awarded as of 30th March 2017, falls under the education and training services industry category. The contract period spans from 22nd February 2017 to 24th July 2017, and the tender period concluded on 31st January 2017. The services are being provided to various delivery addresses in regions including the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), interested in educational services. Companies that specialise in educational content development, test item writing, and psychometric assessments could find this contract particularly appealing, enabling them to expand their offerings and strengthen their presence in the education sector.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Skills Tests Numeracy (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/e58e1600-f973-402b-a445-ce58d42fcefa |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jan 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Feb 2017 - 24 Jul 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,563 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,563 |
| 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 CV1 3BH |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE AUSTRALIAN COUNCIL FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (ACER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2017 at 15:23 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e58e1600-f973-402b-a445-ce58d42fcefa

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e58e1600-f973-402b-a445-ce58d42fcefa
  30th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/754d8487-3318-4e72-94fd-6c0abfa9567e
  Contract

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