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title: "Item Writing Framework 2021-2025 con 10611 con 10612 con 10613"
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# Item Writing Framework 2021-2025 con 10611 con 10612 con 10613

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e56c3f06-9a56-4dea-b01a-59f0eaa6ffb2

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the Item Writing Framework 2021-2025 to multiple suppliers. This contract aims to secure items for key stage tests in English reading, grammar, punctuation, spelling, mathematics, and science. The contract, valued at £4 million, was initiated through an open tender process, with a contract period starting on April 1, 2021, and ending on March 31, 2024. Potential suppliers had to register on the Department for Education's e-Tendering Portal, and the procurement took place in various regions across the United Kingdom.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in education and training services to participate in developing national curriculum tests. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to take part in this contract. The Department for Education seeks suppliers who can provide high-quality and unbiased item writing services for key stage assessments. Interested suppliers should explore the details on the Department's e-Tendering Portal to engage in this lucrative opportunity for business growth.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is responsible for developing National Curriculum tests on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE). This contract has been placed by the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) for the purpose of securing items for tests in: - Key Stage 1 English reading; English grammar, punctuation and spelling; and mathematics - Key Stage 2 English reading; English grammar, punctuation and spelling; mathematics; and science - (Collectively "the Item Writing Services").

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba70f34-ef84-40c4-9270-582289fc4506 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 May 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | ACER INTERNATIONAL; ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY; NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Dec 2022 at 17:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba70f34-ef84-40c4-9270-582289fc4506
- 2 Sep 2020 at 16:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8bfbe05-46f3-4513-b240-94285900b16b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ba70f34-ef84-40c4-9270-582289fc4506
  15th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c8bfbe05-46f3-4513-b240-94285900b16b
  2nd September 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://education.app.jaggaer.com
  Link to e-Tendering Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d0c5776f-a65d-4446-8346-489d70116b7e
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/872d9fd8-6db4-4903-829f-72dfede5b53c
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- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1142da6c-f937-4668-9d60-90cc397095c3
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