Tender

Provision of Science Marking Proofers resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

05 Nov 2019 at 08:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Science Marking Proofers resource for the Standards and Testing Agency." This opportunity falls under the education and training services sector and is located in Coventry, England. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 6th December 2019. The contract is valued at £14,000 and will commence on 6th January 2020, lasting until 31st July 2021. The procurement process follows an open procedure that is below the specified threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services, quality assurance, or related fields. Businesses with expertise in developing and delivering assessment materials or those that can demonstrate suitable capabilities in educational quality control are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could help businesses expand their portfolio and establish or enhance partnerships with governmental authorities in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Science Marking Proofers resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to recruit 4 Marking Proofers to work with us to improve and assure the quality of our key stage 2 Science sampling test materials. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk and rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk Please ensure when making queries that both email addresses are used.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1708438e-27f4-4ebb-9c34-53d04d313212
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
£14,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Jan 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 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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