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ITT - Technical print pre-flight review services for DfE assessment materials (October 2024 - October 2026)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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15 Aug 2024 at 10:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to award a contract for technical print pre-flight review services for assessment materials. The procurement process, initiated by the Standards and Testing Agency (STA), involves a competitive tender for a contract limited to 24 months, with a potential extension of up to 12 additional months. The services required entail reviewing the technical print readiness of key stage 1 (KS1) and key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum test materials and producing technical reports on any identified amendments. The tender is currently at the tender stage, with relevant key dates, such as the tender period ending on 18th September 2024 and the contract period running from 14th October 2024 to 13th October 2026. This process falls under the education and training services industry and covers several UK regions, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West.

This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity especially for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in technical print services. Companies with experience in educational materials and technical documentation reviews will be well-suited for this contract. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, which encourages broad participation and fair competition. The contract's scope and duration provide a stable business engagement, fostering collaboration with a major government department. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise, gain valuable experience in a high-stakes environment, and build a lasting relationship with the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

ITT - Technical print pre-flight review services for DfE assessment materials (October 2024 - October 2026)

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), acting on behalf of the Department for Education, is undertaking a competitive procurement exercise to award a contract for technical print pre-flight review services. STA requires external technical print pre-flight review services for a: - technical print readiness "pre-flight" review of key stage 2 (KS2) standard national curriculum test materials, including a technical report of any identified amendments; - technical print readiness "pre-flight" review of key stage 1 (KS1) and key stage 2 (KS2) modified large print national curriculum test materials, including a technical report of any identified amendments The initial contract term will be 24 months with an option to extend it for an additional period of up to 12 months. Additional information: To access tender documents and submit your bid please register/ login into Jaggaer e - procurement platform. ITT_3169 - ITT - Technical print pre-flight review services for DfE assessment materials (October 2024 - October 2026)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901bd71d-6dc6-4182-9319-7e3693195dfd
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

80100000 - Primary education services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
tenderstd.sta@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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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