Award

Item Bank Hosting and Support

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education was involved in the procurement process for an item bank hosting and support contract titled "Item Bank Hosting and Support." This procurement falls under the education and training services category and was conducted in London, England. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the tender period concluding on 25th January 2016. The total contract value was £180,000, which is effective from 24th April 2016 to 23rd April 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational technology and database management services. Companies that can offer effective computerised systems and support for test development processes are well-suited to compete in such tenders. Additionally, large businesses like Texuna Technologies Ltd, which secured this contract, exemplify the type of supplier that meets the requirements and demonstrates capacity in this specialised field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Item Bank Hosting and Support

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is responsible for developing National Curriculum tests on behalf of the Department for Education (DfE). The STA has a requirement for the continued provision and support of a computerised system (Item Bank Database) to help improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the test development process in support of the National Curriculum Assessments Programme

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5430226c-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1236776b-9bca-433b-9c8e-ddb7a4e5ff1f
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jan 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Jan 201610 years ago
Contract Period
23 Apr 2016 - 23 Apr 2018 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

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
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

TEXUNA TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

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