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title: "Provision of Item Writing Services - Key Stage 1 Reading Con_17315"
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# Provision of Item Writing Services - Key Stage 1 Reading Con_17315

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f5fdd76b-9d97-456a-b11d-822364b29d85

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 English Reading Work Package 1. The procurement method used was selective, involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 28th September 2022 to 30th September 2023. The total value of the contract is £194,871. The locations covered by this contract include regions across the United Kingdom, and the main procurement category is services.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs and organizations interested in education and training services. Businesses involved in content development, educational materials, and consultancy services related to Key Stage 1 reading curriculum may find this tender suitable for their expertise. The buying organization, the Department for Education, is seeking providers who can contribute to item writing services for English reading at the Key Stage 1 level. The contract aims to support educational initiatives and enhance learning outcomes.

## Notice

This call-off contract is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 English Reading 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/c712828c-9d4e-44a9-bfdf-efe8de200e0d |
| 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 | 11 Nov 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | 27 Sep 2022 - 30 Sep 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £194,871 |
| 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 | DARLINGTON |
| Post town | Darlington |
| Postcode | DL1 5QE |
| 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 | 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

- 11 Nov 2022 at 10:15 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c712828c-9d4e-44a9-bfdf-efe8de200e0d
- 11 Nov 2022 at 10:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c712828c-9d4e-44a9-bfdf-efe8de200e0d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c712828c-9d4e-44a9-bfdf-efe8de200e0d
  11th November 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e8379b5f-70c0-48fa-b287-f0167a5655d6
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