Tender

Provision of Curriculum Expert Resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA-0156)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

13 Nov 2017 at 10:27

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently in the process of tendering for the "Provision of Curriculum Expert Resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA-0156)" to engage curriculum experts for the development of National Curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests for prospective teachers from 1 February 2018 to 31 January 2020. This open procurement, classified under education and training services, has a total contract value of £750,000 and is set to conclude the tender period by 22 December 2017. The contract will encompass delivery across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy and curriculum development, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with a track record in providing expert resources for educational institutions or those experienced in standardised test development would be particularly well-suited to compete, leveraging their expertise to support the objectives of the Department for Education during the contract period.

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Notice Title

Provision of Curriculum Expert Resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA-0156)

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to procure a range of curriculum experts to provide independent expertise for the development of the National Curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests for prospective teachers (Literacy and Numeracy) between 1 February 2018 and 31 January 2020. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk and TestDevelopment.STA@education.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-245db717-c6ae-437d-8493-80a9015b16e3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4f7c572b-06d0-4bed-a8ef-f5d3aebf15f2
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
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Nov 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
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
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

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