Tender

Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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01 Mar 2019 at 14:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently conducting an open procurement process for the provision of Inclusion Expert resources aimed at enhancing the inclusivity of national curriculum tests. This opportunity falls under the education and training services category and is set in Coventry, England. The tender was published on 1st March 2019, with a submission deadline of 24th April 2019, and has a total estimated value of £200,000. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2019 and conclude on 31st October 2020.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in inclusion strategies and provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Companies with expertise in areas such as Autism spectrum disorders, communication development, and representation diversity are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the project's emphasis on inclusivity and diversity in educational settings.

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Notice Title

Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to recruit a pool of Inclusion Experts with a range of specialisms to ensure that Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy are inclusive and accessible for all. We are looking for experts with knowledge and expertise in Autism spectrum disorders, Behavioural development, Communication and language development (including dyslexia), English as an additional language, Hearing impairments, Visual impairments, and other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (including physical disabilities). Additionally, we are also looking to procure Representation and Diversity experts - representatives from, or people with a proven track record in advocating for any ethnicity, religious groups and groups with protected characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, 2010 (including LGBT, gender etc.). Additional information: Responses to Clarification Questions will be posted here at regular intervals.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-403a1f02-b369-4063-a55d-5419e72a9299
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ca6571-9e59-47d9-b7a2-d7a88bb76a24
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 May 2019 - 31 Oct 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 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
Not specified

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

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