Tender

Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA-0288)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is currently seeking bids for the "Provision of Inclusion Expert resource" (reference: STA-0288), aimed at enhancing inclusivity for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 assessments. This active procurement process, classified under education and training services, follows an open procedure above threshold, with a bidding deadline set for 2nd November 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2022 and extend until 31st January 2024. Interested suppliers should note that proposed solutions will need to deliver expertise in various fields related to inclusion and diversity.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with specialisms in educational inclusion, particularly those experienced in supporting children with special educational needs (SEN), diverse cultural backgrounds, and language development challenges. Companies with expertise in autism spectrum disorders, hearing impairments, and representation and diversity will find ideal conditions to contribute to this initiative. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply, as there are suitable pathways for them to participate in this rewarding procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA-0288)

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE) is looking to recruit a pool of Inclusion Experts with a range of specialisms to ensure that the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 tests it develops are inclusive and accessible for all. As part of the process of developing all assessments, STA includes an Inclusion Review to ensure that our test materials are accessible to children with a range of special educational needs, that they are representative of our diverse society and free from stereotypes or any form of bias. The inclusion reviews are carried out by experts with significant knowledge and experience of working with children with a broad range of sensory and learning disabilities, including experts in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), visual impairments, hearing impairments, dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, behavioural and language development etc. Expertise is also required in working with pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The Representation and Diversity reviewers ensure that the materials show a range of ethnic, religious and social groups in positive and non-stereotypical ways. The reviewers provide thorough and detailed feedback on the test materials that are in development. Following this feedback, we alter or remove any texts / items that may pose unfair challenges to children with protected characteristics. STA is looking for individuals or organisations with strong knowledge, expertise and prior experience of working within the field of inclusion and diversity. The specific fields for which we require specialists include: - Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) - Behavioural development - English as an additional language (EAL) - Hearing impairments (HI) - Language development and communication (including dyslexia) - Representation and diversity - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - SEND (including physical disabilities) - Visual impairments (VI) For the Representation and Diversity review, we would encourage representatives from, or people with a proven track record in advocating for, any: - ethnicity - religious groups - groups with protected characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, 2010 Additional information: More information Please email TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk copying Rashida.akbar@education.gov.uk if you would like more information or have any queries about this procurement. How to apply Please follow the instructions provided in the tender documentation. If you have any issues downloading the ITT document, please email TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk."

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1c97c7-000b-4491-a0e1-648f8358aaff
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Sep 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

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