DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
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Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 1 English Reading Work Package 2

Awarded 24 Oct 2016

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Awarded24 Oct 2016
Value£76,758.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 9y 4mo ago8mo term
Awarded 24 Oct 2016Expired 29 June 2017

The Department for Education awarded a contract to AlphaPlus Consultancy Limited for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 English Reading (Work Package 2), including the drafting of potential items and their mark schemes ready for formal trialling.

The contract value was AUD 76,758.

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