Planning

Information: Temporary Teacher Assessment External Moderator service for English Writing experts

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 10 releases in its history.

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14 Jan 2020 at 15:48

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14 Jan 2020 at 11:57

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14 Jan 2020 at 11:57

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14 Jan 2020 at 11:56

Planning

14 Jan 2020 at 11:50

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14 Jan 2020 at 09:46

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14 Jan 2020 at 09:44

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07 Jan 2020 at 10:19

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07 Jan 2020 at 10:19

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06 Jan 2020 at 15:28

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is preparing a procurement process for the "Information: Temporary Teacher Assessment External Moderator service for English Writing experts". This initiative is categorised under Administrative educational services and aims to recruit temporary external teacher assessment moderators for a range of local authorities. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with key dates identified: the specification is set to go live from 3 February until 23 February 2020 on the Department's e-procurement system, with moderation visits scheduled for May and June 2020. Interested suppliers should note that an information session will be held on 20 January 2020 to discuss further details about the bidding process.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises, as well as voluntary and community sector organisations, to leverage their expertise in educational services. With the potential to engage with local authorities across the UK, businesses with a track record in education, training, or teacher assessment are particularly well-suited to compete. Suppliers are encouraged to prepare for the upcoming competitive procurement process, highlighting their capabilities to meet the set requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

Information: Temporary Teacher Assessment External Moderator service for English Writing experts

Notice Description

Information: Temporary Teacher Assessment External Moderator Services We will shortly be inviting bids for temporary external teacher assessment (TA) moderators to visit a sample of local authorities (LAs) on behalf of Department for Education, Standard and Testing Agency. We are planning for the specification to go live from 3 February until 23 February 2020 on DfE's e-procurement system, Jaggaer. Moderation visits take place each year in May and June to review LAs TA moderation processes for: the early years foundation stage profile key stage 1 key stage 2 If you would like to know more about this upcoming opportunity and how to pre-register to bid, then please be aware that we will be holding a further information dial in session. This will be on 20 January at 3pm and will be a Skype audio session. If you wish to register interest for this session, please contact: Externalmoderator.VACANCYSUPPORT@education.gov.uk by no later than 9am on 20 January. Skype details will be sent to you following this deadline. Additional information: The publication of this notice does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education to undertake any procurement exercise. In the event that the Department for Education might decide to commence any procurement process as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice will be published at the relevant time. The DfE is keen to ensure that potential suppliers have as much notice as is possible about the services we wish to procure and this supports our agenda about encouraging engagement with Small and Medium Suppliers. Disclaimers and conditions: The Department retains the right to not procure and this early market engagement event is not binding. Any communication made between STA and any party in connection with this requirement, shall not be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any contract will necessarily be offered. DfE/STA reserves the right to change without notice any documents and communications, in whole or in part. Under no circumstances shall DfE/STA incur any liability in respect of this supporting documentation and DfE/STA will not reimburse any costs incurred by any parties in connection with their use of these communications nor in connection with participation at the Early Market Engagement event. This early market engagement event is suitable for individuals and smaller suppliers provided that they have knowledge, track record and capacity to meet the requirement when the competition is published.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3b5caef7-8588-4ad3-92fb-91fe2b946e07
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
3 Feb 2020Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Mar 2020 - 31 Jul 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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
MANCHESTER
Postcode
M1 2WD
Post Town
Manchester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD3 Greater Manchester
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD33 Manchester
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Manchester
Electoral Ward
Piccadilly
Westminster Constituency
Manchester Central

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