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Digitally enabled assessments- service line

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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10 Oct 2018 at 13:35

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department For Education has completed a procurement for the "Digitally enabled assessments- service line." This initiative involves the Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA), aimed at evaluating pupils upon entering school. The contract, valued at £329,100, commenced on 1st October 2018 and will conclude on 9th November 2018. The procurement process used was a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 14th September 2018 and the award date recorded on 28th September 2018. The relevant industry category falls under IT services, including consulting, software development, and support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on IT services, particularly those skilled in developing digital assessment solutions. Companies offering expertise in software development, consulting, and digital service management would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can provide innovative approaches and tailored services that align with the needs of the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digitally enabled assessments- service line

Notice Description

Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) is a new assessment that will be taken when pupils enter school (Reception age 4/5). The data will be used to create a baseline from which progress to the end of Key Stage 2 (age10/11) can be measured and reported in school performance tables. RBA is a suitable assessment to be digitally enabled and the procured supplier will carry out the Discovery Phase with aims to design, build and manage a digital service, working with the in-house Test Development team as they go through the development cycle for the new assessment. Additional information: Possible extension to 3 May 2019 to include Alpha Phase.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/243fc57c-628c-4029-90c1-b677857e19e2
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£329,100 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£329,100 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Oct 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Sep 20187 years ago
Contract Period
30 Sep 2018 - 9 Nov 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIPPO DIGITAL

Further Information

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