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Braille QA Framework 2024-2026 - covering the following contracts: Con_25524, 25546, 25547, 25548, 25549, 25550 and 25551

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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27 Aug 2024 at 13:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, through its Standards and Testing Agency, has completed the Braille QA Framework 2024-2026 procurement process. This initiative involved awarding contracts to multiple suppliers to provide Braille Quality Assurance Services across various regions of the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement, classified under "Education and training services," utilised an open procedure below the threshold, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2024 and ending on 31st July 2026. The total contract value is £26,400, with an initial term of 24 months and an option to extend by up to 12 months.

This tender opens numerous opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, specialising in education and training services, especially those capable of delivering quality Braille services. The procurement's wide geographic coverage and substantial contract duration provide a stable business growth platform. Businesses with expertise in quality assurance for Braille materials can leverage this contract to expand their clientele within the public sector, ensuring compliance with educational standards and fostering long-term professional relationships.

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Notice Title

Braille QA Framework 2024-2026 - covering the following contracts: Con_25524, 25546, 25547, 25548, 25549, 25550 and 25551

Notice Description

The Department for Education, Standards and Testing Agency appointed multiple contractors for the provision of Braille Quality Assurance Services 20024 -2026. Th e initial contract term will be 24 months, with an option to extend it for the additional period of up-to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-3bc983a7-85d7-4a56-984e-b8a97520cf44
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae40f720-2af4-4eb5-8691-cc39df070b95
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£26,400 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 1-2 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
tenderstd.sta@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

GHOWREESAN RATNARAJAH - BRAILLE TRANSLATIONS

KIRSTY BULL - PINECREST CONSULTANCY

LESLEY BLAYNEY

MATTHEW HORSPOOL

MIKE HIGGINS - LINDA LAUIRE ASSOCIATES

NORMAN BROWN

VERNON WEBB - CON_25551

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