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title: "Item Bank 2018-2020"
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# Item Bank 2018-2020

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d09077e5-fb6c-4d76-8bdb-ba8213672673

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to engage suppliers for the "Item Bank 2018-2020" project, aimed at developing a web-based database to enhance the National Curriculum Assessments. This project falls under the category of IT services and has a contract duration from 24 April 2018 to 24 April 2020. The procurement process was selective, utilizing a call-off from a framework agreement, and the tender period concluded on 18 October 2017. The total awarded value for this contract is £105,600, with the award granted on 12 December 2017, and notice published on 1 February 2019.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with capabilities in software development and internet support. Companies that are small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it advantageous to participate, given the potential for collaboration and innovation within the project. Furthermore, businesses with experience in educational technologies and data management could be especially well-suited to contribute to the development of this item bank, thereby enhancing their portfolio and market reach in the education sector.

## Notice

Item bank database to support delivery of the National Curriculum Assessments and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the test development process. The Item Bank is a web-based database designed to provide secure storage and version control of all questions, items and supporting materials produced during the test development process. The Item Bank records data and evidence gathered from external expert reviews and trials in schools over a three year process to ensure that the questions are fit for purpose and to inform construction of the live tests.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1415700-b70d-4a28-8e0d-c1196b28c5fc |
| 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 |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Oct 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 22 Apr 2018 - 23 Apr 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £105,600 |
| 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 | TEXUNA TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2019 at 08:43 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1415700-b70d-4a28-8e0d-c1196b28c5fc
- 26 Jan 2018 at 14:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1415700-b70d-4a28-8e0d-c1196b28c5fc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1415700-b70d-4a28-8e0d-c1196b28c5fc
  1st February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/33ca7c63-a908-44d8-802a-b6876d545588
  Contract part 1
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/32795aaa-019f-4886-b82d-9a8a1c35404c
  Contract part 2

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