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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 1"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 1

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-efe8fccd-dcc3-42ed-a733-2ce6e62b42a5

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## Summary

The procurement process involves a call-off contract for the provision of item writing services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 1, initiated by the Department for Education. This contract, valued at £51,521, is categorised under education and training services. Located in London, England, the tender was set to conclude on 3rd April 2017, with the contract period running from 26th April 2017 to 31st October 2017. This selective procurement method allows suppliers to be chosen from a pre-established framework agreement, ensuring a streamlined process.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with capabilities in developing assessment items and marking schemes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) can leverage their expertise in literacy education to compete effectively for this contract. Engaging in such projects can enhance their portfolio and open pathways for further collaborations within the education sector.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Skills Tests Literacy Work Package 1, 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/3fe75674-756d-48a1-b4bd-ef148685d695 |
| 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 | 10 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Apr 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Apr 2017 |
| Contract period | 25 Apr 2017 - 31 Oct 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £51,521 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £51,521 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 10 Jan 2018 at 15:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe75674-756d-48a1-b4bd-ef148685d695

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fe75674-756d-48a1-b4bd-ef148685d695
  10th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7aca76c1-cd24-4763-85bb-de1bd4fc39dd
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2022be27-e44c-4134-bd54-e2fa6fb7663d
  Contract

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