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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
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- Tender value
- 3
- Suppliers
- 3
- Awards
- 1
- Notices
- Award
- 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
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- Tender value
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- First published
- 1 Oct 2025
- Last updated
- 1 Oct 2025
Awards
3 awards recorded on this procurement.
| Supplier | Companies House | Awarded | Status | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pearson Education Limited | 00872828 | 1 Sept 2025 | active | — |
| National Foundation for Educational Research | — | 1 Sept 2025 | active | — |
| ACER International United Kingdom Limited (ACER UK) | — | 1 Sept 2025 | active | — |
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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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