Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading
Awarded 20 Apr 2017
Awarded20 Apr 2017
Value£152,762.00
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 8y 11mo ago8mo term
Awarded 20 Apr 2017Expired 20 Dec 2017
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to The Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 2 English Reading, including the drafting of potential items and their mark schemes, ready for formal trialling.
The contract value is AUD 152,762.
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Provision of Item Writing Services for Key Stage 2 English Reading
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