Tender

GB-King's Lynn: Test Question Authoring

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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15 Jan 2020 at 10:10

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14 Jan 2020 at 09:00

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Tender

28 Nov 2019 at 12:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is seeking suppliers for the "Test Question Authoring" contract, located in King's Lynn, East of England. This tender is currently in the award stage, with a value of £100,000, and a minimum value of £50,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender submission deadline is set for 17 January 2020. The contract period is expected to commence on 11 March 2020 and conclude on 11 March 2021, and it falls under the category of administrative educational services.

This procurement presents significant growth opportunities for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in test question authoring and educational services. Companies experienced in writing Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) and adhering to specific question writing policies will find this tender particularly suitable. Contractors in areas such as health and safety education, legal and management training, or general safety will be well-positioned to compete for this contract.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-King's Lynn: Test Question Authoring

Notice Description

NOTE: This notice was updated on 15 January 2020 for the following reason: Extension to tender closing date amended(CITB wishes to procure a framework of suppliers to provide test question writing services. The successful contractors will be competent question authors to write questions for all/some of the following areas. Site Safety Plus tests - https://www.citb.co.uk/product-service-accreditation/site-safety-plus/ Health, Safety & Environment Tests - operatives, specialist, and managers and professional (MAP) - https://www.citb.co.uk/cards-testing/health-safety-environment-test/ Test questions used as a component part of any other CITB product as required Test questions will be written against specific learning outcomes and assessment criteria across different Bloom's(c) Taxonomy classification levels including knowledge, application and evaluation . Topic (Lots) Areas to be covered: 1 - Legal & Management 2 - Health & Welfare 3 - General Safety 4 - High Risk Activities 5 - Environment 6 - Specialist Activities The contractors will be required to demonstrate experience of writing Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) and other question styles as appropriate, adherence to CITB Question Writing Policy will be necessary. Further information regarding different question styles can be found in the tender documents.) Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b26a373-5399-4e71-9768-29189368c1e6
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 Mar 2020 - 11 Mar 2021 1-2 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
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE31 6RH
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Bircham with Rudhams
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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