Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13c07-2f11-72b8-8b40-660052a524ed/item-writing-framework closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # Item Writing Framework [Department For Education](https://tendernation.io/buyers/department-for-education) Open field Estimated value £500,000 to £5,000,000 Published 9 Nov 2015 Deadline Closed 18 Dec 2015 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to appoint a number of Suppliers onto a framework to deliver Item Writing services for a range of tests. The core requirements for the Item Writing Framework include: • Drafting items (test questions) suitable for Department for Education (DfE) assessments. • Informally trialling items with appropriate age range / ability groups to derive qualitative data on item performance. • Reviewing, refining and amending the items as a result of informal trialling, expert review, or any other feedback provided by STA/DfE. • Identifying applicable metadata for each item as defined in the specific work requests. • Ensure that guidance on accessibility, diversity and inclusion for texts / items has been met. • Handover of IPR to the DfE. • Any printing required to meet trialling and handover requirements. • Presentation of items in defined templates. Additional information: The Invitation to tender pack is comprised of: Document 1 - ITT and Tendering Instructions (revised on 25.11.2015 para 6.2 - The number of tenderers that will be accepted onto the framework has been amended from three to eight) Document 2 - Specification of Service Requirements ### Document 3 - Draft Framework Agreement Document 4 - Tender Response Template (revised on 25.11.2015 - Section 4. Information Security – An updated Security Policy Framework for completion has been attached). ### Clarifications Template - Updated on a weekly basis The Invitation to tender pack can be accesses using the attached document links or by emailing and . Any other info: Queries about the contract should be emailed to and Read full description ## CPV classification Education and training services Source Contracts Finder (UK) [View official notice](https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f88ece52-adc8-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) Never miss a tender like this again Get AI summaries, deadline alerts and a bid pipeline for tenders matched to your business. Free to start. 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