Tender

Technical Advisory Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

29 Mar 2019 at 09:37

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a tender for a "Technical Advisory Framework" in the education and training services industry. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 12th April 2019. The tender is geared towards securing a pool of independent technical experts to assist with the scrutiny of the Test development division's processes. The estimated value of this contract is £30,000, and the contract period is anticipated to commence on 26th April 2019 and conclude on 13th January 2022, covering various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychometric practices and educational assessments. Companies that can provide strong expertise in item response theory, performance assessment, and validity studies would be particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises to participate, thereby fostering a diverse range of potential candidates who can effectively meet the requirements outlined in the invitation to tender.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Technical Advisory Framework

Notice Description

STA is looking to procure a pool of independent technical experts to provide expertise and considered advice to STA, to ensure rigorous scrutiny of the technical aspects of the Test development division's processes and procedures. STA require individuals with strong knowledge, expertise and working experience within the field of psychometric practices within the field of education. The experts will be required to provide technical feedback on a number of operational queries and research proposals throughout the test development cycle. Areas will include, but not limited to, expertise in item response theory in an operational context, large-scale assessment with an emphasis on the analysis of matrix sampling methodology, performance assessment and conducting validity studies in an operational context. The successful experts must: * have strong knowledge, experience and expertise * be flexible and available to review materials remotely in a secure location * attend in person or via video conferencing the Annual General Meeting * have the capacity to meet the requirements set out in the ITT. Additional information: Estimated value is PS30,000 in total not per individual. Please e-mail and correspondence to TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk and copied to chris.davies@education.gov.uk.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-1ae0ae97-7023-47af-a194-d7994a8847dc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/904aecb7-fd60-49b2-b96f-1608ec353073
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

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Apr 2019 - 13 Jan 2022 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

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