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Provision of Curriculum Expert Services 2018-2020 Literacy Works Ltd

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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15 Jun 2018 at 11:26

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to procure curriculum expert services for the development of National Curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests for prospective teachers, covering the period from 1 February 2018 to 31 January 2020. This contract, titled "Provision of Curriculum Expert Services 2018-2020" with a total value of £750,000, falls under the education and training services category. The open procurement process was initiated with a tender period that concluded on 22 December 2017, and it is located in Coventry, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in curriculum development and assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The extensive duration of the contract allows for sustained engagement and growth in the education sector, enhancing the potential for ongoing partnerships with the Department for Education.

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Notice Title

Provision of Curriculum Expert Services 2018-2020 Literacy Works Ltd

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to procure a range of curriculum experts to provide independent expertise for the development of the National Curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests for prospective teachers (Literacy and Numeracy) between 1 February 2018 and 31 January 2020. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk and TestDevelopment.STA@education.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957f0e9e-166b-42a5-b5aa-4ce0a5ff8bdc
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 3BH
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
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LITERACY WORKS

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