--- title: "Standards and Testing Agency - Item Writing Call-Off - Contract Awarded" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-fcfec778-e97a-4a6e-a420-d9592d41f00f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcfec778-e97a-4a6e-a420-d9592d41f00f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcfec778-e97a-4a6e-a420-d9592d41f00f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcfec778-e97a-4a6e-a420-d9592d41f00f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-08-22" --- # Standards and Testing Agency - Item Writing Call-Off - Contract Awarded Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-fcfec778-e97a-4a6e-a420-d9592d41f00f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-fcfec778-e97a-4a6e-a420-d9592d41f00f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-fcfec778-e97a-4a6e-a420-d9592d41f00f.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Standards and Testing Agency - Item Writing Call-Off - Contract Awarded" was handled by the Department for Education. This contract falls under the special education services category (CPV 80340000). The procurement method used was a call-off from a framework agreement. The awarded tender valued at GBP 93,418 covers services to be delivered to various locations, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with key dates including the end of the tender period on 9 July 2024 and the contract period starting from 9 September 2024 to 31 December 2024. The key contact at the Department for Education is Hanna Berrada, located at Sanctuary Buildings, London. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational material development and item writing services. SMEs have a good chance to compete and thrive in this tender, given its selective procurement from a framework agreement that aims to provide specialised services in the education sector. Companies with expertise in developing English reading materials for Key Stage 2 will find this contract particularly appealing, enabling them to contribute to important educational assessments and trials. The collaboration will also foster growth by participating in a government framework, potentially leading to further opportunities. ## Notice AWARD NOTICE This call-off contract is let under the terms and conditions of the Item Writing Services Framework Agreement STA-0246 and is for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 English Reading Work Package 1, Informal trialling of eight key stage 2 texts and a proportion of their associated items. Work Package 1 consists of: - informally trialling: - three easy fiction KS2 texts and all associated items (approximately 30 marks' worth of items for each text that will include one and two mark items) - one mid non-fiction KS2 text and all associated items (approximately 40 marks' worth of items that will include one, two and three mark items) - four hard fiction KS2 texts and all associated items (approximately 30 marks' worth of items for each text that will include one, two and three mark items). - meeting to discuss findings and recommended changes to items - submission of an informal trialling report, including findings and proposed amendments to the materials. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24bac67-ac63-4e48-ab03-58b1827ef21e | | 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 | 22 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Aug 2024 | | Contract period | 8 Sep 2024 - 31 Dec 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £93,418 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £93,418 | | 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 - 80340000 - Special education services ## Release History - 22 Aug 2024 at 13:00 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24bac67-ac63-4e48-ab03-58b1827ef21e - 22 Aug 2024 at 12:59 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24bac67-ac63-4e48-ab03-58b1827ef21e - 22 Aug 2024 at 12:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24bac67-ac63-4e48-ab03-58b1827ef21e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a24bac67-ac63-4e48-ab03-58b1827ef21e 22nd August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/acfd4d05-1e5c-4787-94d2-8bef54f63f45 n/a - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/140ed781-8ea4-4b43-b586-5cfe7681b4f8 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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