DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Key Stage 1 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling Item Writing Services

Awarded 30 Apr 2013

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Awarded30 Apr 2013
Value£60,918.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 12y 9mo ago9mo term
Awarded 30 Apr 2013Expired 31 Jan 2014

The Department for Education awarded a contract to the National Foundation for Educational Research (NFER) for the provision of item writing services for Key Stage 1 English grammar, punctuation and spelling.

The items are destined for National Curriculum tests that assess elements of grammar, punctuation and spelling as set out in the programme of study for English at Key Stage 1.

The contract value was £60,918.

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