Tender

Provision of Early Years Expert Resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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07 Jun 2019 at 12:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Standards and Testing Agency, operating under the Department for Education, is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement titled "Provision of Early Years Expert Resource." This initiative aims to source two Early Years Experts to provide independent expertise for the development of the Reception Baseline Assessment, with a contract period commencing from 1st September 2019 and concluding on 31st January 2022. The open procurement method is utilised, with a budget allocation of £70,000. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 19th July 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), specialising in education and training services. Companies that offer expertise in early childhood education, assessment development, or similar consulting services would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can contribute to shaping educational standards while also fostering growth and collaboration within the sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Early Years Expert Resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to procure two Early Years Experts to provide independent expertise for the development of the Reception Baseline Assessment between 1 September 2019 and 31 January 2022. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk and TendersTD.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/53c1c7ef-7ac7-4452-a3e9-898bd0ab6cab
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
£70,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
7 Jun 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
rashida.akbar@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

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