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Item Writing Services Framework for the Standards and Testing Agency

A public procurement published by Department for Education via Contracts Finder.

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Award value
Tender value
3
Suppliers
3
Awards
1
Notices
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Stage

Overview

Following the completion of the procurement process, the Department for Education has awarded framework contracts to three suppliers under the Item Writing Service Framework: ACER International (UK) NFER Pearson Education Limited The initial term of the framework is three years, with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The maximum value of the framework, including the extension period, is £2,500,000. The value of each call off will vary. Future work will be awarded through call-offs, which will be conducted via further competition. All three framework suppliers will be invited to submit bids for each opportunity. The framework procurement was carried out in accordan…

Key details

Source
Contracts Finder
Lifecycle stage
Award
Status
complete
CPV classification
80000000 — Education and training services
Currency
GBP
Total award value
Tender value
First published
1 Oct 2025
Last updated
1 Oct 2025
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Awards

3 awards recorded on this procurement.

SupplierCompanies HouseAwardedStatusValue
Pearson Education Limited008728281 Sept 2025active
National Foundation for Educational Research1 Sept 2025active
ACER International United Kingdom Limited (ACER UK)1 Sept 2025active

Notice timeline

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  1. Award noticeItem Writing Services Framework for the Standards and Testing Agency

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FAQs about this procurement

Who is the buyer for "Item Writing Services Framework for the Standards and Testing Agency"?

Item Writing Services Framework for the Standards and Testing Agency is a UK public-sector procurement published by Department for Education via Contracts Finder.

Has "Item Writing Services Framework for the Standards and Testing Agency" been awarded?

Yes — 3 awards are recorded. The current lifecycle stage is "Award".

Which suppliers are involved in "Item Writing Services Framework for the Standards and Testing Agency"?

3 suppliers are linked: Pearson Education Limited, National Foundation for Educational Research, ACER International United Kingdom Limited (ACER UK).

When was "Item Writing Services Framework for the Standards and Testing Agency" published?

It was first published on 1 Oct 2025 and last updated on 1 Oct 2025, across 1 notice.

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