Tender

GB-Kings Lynn: Test Question Authoring Framework

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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Tender

11 May 2018 at 08:39

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is currently undertaking a procurement process for the "Test Question Authoring Framework", aimed at gathering a framework of suppliers to provide test question writing services. This tender falls under the administrative educational services category and is located in King's Lynn, East of England. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period concluding on 17 May 2018. The estimated value of the contract ranges from £25,000 to £50,000, and the anticipated contract period will commence on 15 June 2018 and run for one year.

This procurement presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services or content development. Companies capable of demonstrating experience in writing multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and adhering to CITB's stringent question writing policies would be well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging with this framework, businesses can enhance their portfolio and contribute to vital educational assessments in the construction industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

GB-Kings Lynn: Test Question Authoring Framework

Notice Description

CITB wishes to procure a framework of suppliers to provide test question writing services. The successful contractors will be competent question authors to write questions for all/some of the following areas. Site Safety Plus tests - https://www.citb.co.uk/product-service-accreditation/site-safety-plus/ Health, Safety & Environment Tests - operatives, specialist, and managers and professional (MAP) - https://www.citb.co.uk/cards-testing/health-safety-environment-test/ Test questions used as a component part of any other CITB product as required Test questions will be written against specific learning outcomes and assessment criteria across different Bloom's(c) Taxonomy classification levels including knowledge, application and evaluation . Topic (Lots) Areas to be covered: 1 - Legal & Management 2 - Health & Welfare 3 - General Safety 4 - High Risk Activities 5 - Environment 6 - Specialist Activities The contractors will be required to demonstrate experience of writing Multiple Choice Question (MCQ) and other question styles as appropriate, adherence to CITB Question Writing Policy will be necessary. Further information regarding different question styles can be found in the tender documents. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6f69ed8e-b4ff-43ab-8052-2b1264589d48
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81dd15aa-1b89-4fdb-8570-3c5f7c7594b1
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 May 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
14 Jun 2018 - 14 Jun 2019 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KING'S LYNN
Postcode
PE31 6RH
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Bircham with Rudhams
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Further Information

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