Tender

Professional Proofing Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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21 Aug 2019 at 12:43

Tender Notice
Tender

06 Aug 2019 at 10:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking suppliers to provide Professional Proofing Services for the Test Development Division of the Standards and Testing Agency. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with a total contract value estimated at £30,000. The deadline for submissions is 12:00 on Monday, 2nd September 2019, and the contract is expected to commence on 16th September 2019, lasting until 30th August 2020. This opportunity falls under the Education and Training Services category and is based in the West Midlands, United Kingdom. The tender is being conducted through an open procurement method.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in proofreading and educational services to engage with a key public sector client. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete, given the nature of the services required, which focuses on ensuring high-quality and error-free documentation for national curriculum tests. Successful engagement in this tender could allow businesses to establish a long-term relationship with the Department for Education, potentially leading to further contracts in the education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Professional Proofing Services

Notice Description

The Department for Education (DfE) intends to commission a supplier to secure Professional Proofing Services to the Test Development Division of the Standards and Testing Agency (STA). This is in relation to proofing standard and modified versions of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests and ensure that they are error-free and of high quality. The Project deliverables/outputs are provided in the ITT, and individual deliverables or outputs are indicated as Critical Steps where appropriate. All deliverables and outputs are categorised as mandatory and it is essential that they can be met in full. Unless indicated, all dates are negotiable with STA. Failure to provide confirmation in the proposal documents may result in it being rejected. The Authority's estimated value of the contract is PS30000. As confirmed within the ITT, the deadline for tenders is 12:00 Monday September 2.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2c03868e-289f-41fb-ba08-00bc87581957
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/443fcc98-f99c-4067-b3ee-0e75e9f872bd
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
21 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Sep 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
15 Sep 2019 - 30 Aug 2020 6-12 months
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
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

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