Award

Item Bank 23-24 con_20114

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

02 May 2023 at 14:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the provision of a web-based database for the secure storage of test materials and supporting data. This contract falls under education and training services. The tender, named "Item Bank 23-24 con_20114," was in the selective procurement method stage, with a contract value of £126,720. The tender period ended on 30th March 2023, and the contract is scheduled from 25th April 2023 to 24th April 2025.

This contract opportunity is well-suited for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations. Businesses involved in technology, education services, and database management are likely to find this tender appealing. The contract, awarded to Texuna Technologies, offers the chance for growth by providing services to the Department for Education in developing and maintaining the item bank database over a three-year process.

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Notice Title

Item Bank 23-24 con_20114

Notice Description

Provision of a web-based database designed to provide secure storage and version control of all questions, items and supporting materials produced during the test development process. The Item Bank records data and evidence gathered from external expert reviews and trials in schools over a three-year process to ensure that the questions are fit for purpose and to inform construction of the live tests.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2a7df2b0-b9c9-4a12-afcb-026c0a50b5e4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81f5a067-0ff6-4b88-a367-41a901a27650
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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, VCSE
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
£126,720 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£126,720 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Mar 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 May 20232 years ago
Contract Period
24 Apr 2023 - 24 Apr 2025 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
emily.kitching@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Post Town
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEXUNA TECHNOLOGIES

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