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STA 0239 Professional Proofing

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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15 Apr 2020 at 13:14

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Department for Education as the buying organisation, which has recently completed a tender titled "STA 0239 Professional Proofing". This tender falls under the education and training services category. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, and the contract is valued at £30,000. The contract period commenced on 24th September 2019 and will conclude on 30th September 2020. The tender period ended on 2nd September 2019, indicating that all activities have been finalised.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in proofing and quality assurance services, particularly in the educational sector. Businesses that focus on providing external professional proofing services, especially those experienced with national curriculum materials, would be well-suited to leverage future contracts in this domain. Moreover, companies capable of delivering meticulous quality checks and modifications to educational content may find opportunities for growth given the nature of these needs within the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

STA 0239 Professional Proofing

Notice Description

STA procured the provision of external professional proofing services for: * Proofing and quality assurance review of KS1 and KS2 national curriculum test materials, including electronic mark-up of identified amendments; * Proofing and quality assurance review of KS1 and KS2 modified national curriculum test materials, including electronic mark-up of identified amendments; and * Carrying out pre-flight checks to ensure accurate printing of test materials

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-132cbc16-e40c-4761-a79c-8be3eb286904
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f313a3f9-8ea0-4e46-836e-05a8a936a22d
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Chris Davies
Contact Email
chris.davies@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

COMMUNISIS

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