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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 Science"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e96419da-2b1b-49f4-ba91-505f1d471cf3"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 Science

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e96419da-2b1b-49f4-ba91-505f1d471cf3

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Department for Education, involves the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 Science, valued at £40,118. The procurement falls under the education and training services category and is completed through a selective method, specifically as a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period commenced on 15th January 2018 and concluded on 12th October 2018, with the tender period having ended on 8th December 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those involved in content development and assessment item creation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntarily community sector enterprises (VCSEs) would find this procurement process particularly fitting. Engaging in such contracts can enhance their portfolios and expand market presence within the education sector, promoting further business growth and collaboration with educational authorities.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 Science, 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/5959fd27-5ea7-4a1b-9b24-8fbcbc96f9a9 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2017 |
| Contract period | 15 Jan 2018 - 12 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,118 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £40,118 |
| 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 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 | PEARSON EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 8 Jun 2018 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5959fd27-5ea7-4a1b-9b24-8fbcbc96f9a9

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5959fd27-5ea7-4a1b-9b24-8fbcbc96f9a9
  8th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/269b1caf-afaa-4fd0-9751-a02460b347f4
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/428418da-19ae-41b9-b868-f20fb835dc2b
  Contract

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