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KS2 - Senior External Moderators (SEM)

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 is conducting a procurement process for the award of contracts related to the provision of Senior External Moderators (SEM) for Key Stage 2 assessments. This initiative falls under the education and training services category and is located in England, with a total contract value of £18,000. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, with the contract period set to commence on 7th March 2016 and concluding on 14th July 2016. Key milestones include the recent contract award date on 11th March 2016, following a tender period that ended on 26th February 2016.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specializing in educational consultancy and training services, particularly those equipped to provide independent assessments and quality assurance in line with statutory guidelines. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) or voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) may particularly benefit from this contract, as the nature of the work requires a deep understanding of moderation procedures and educational standards. Companies that can offer qualified personnel, training expertise, and insights into best practices in education are likely to find a competitive edge in this procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

KS2 - Senior External Moderators (SEM)

Notice Description

The SEMs will ensure that the work of the OEMs is completed in line with the specification of their role. This will include: * Attending the STA SEM team briefing on 07 March2016. * Attending the STA OEM team briefing on 16 March 2016 * Attending the STA OEM/SEM training day on 14 April 2016 * Ensuring that all OEMs within their team have arranged visits to the LAs allocated to them Ensuring that all OEMs within their team understand and adhere to all STA procedures and policies. * Accompanying each OEM on their initial external moderation visit in order to ensure that there is a consistent approach to the visits and that all procedures are correctly adhered to. * Providing feedback to each OEM following the accompanied visit concerning strengths and any areas for development. * Quality assuring the reports of visits written by OEMs, in order to ensure that it is an accurate account of the visit undertaken. * Leading their team of OEMs through the STA debriefing meeting. * Working with other SEMs to share intelligence/working practices as applicable. The OEMs for the KS2 external moderation, will consist of independent educational experts who are required to provide an independent assessment on the moderation activities of LAs, and provide STA with information about the consistency and accuracy of moderation procedures in relation to STA statutory guidelines.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e3283f41-83a7-437f-84f3-e4f8ad89a55a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
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
£18,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2016Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Mar 20169 years ago
Contract Period
7 Mar 2016 - 14 Jul 2016 1-6 months
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
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
4
Supplier Names

DENSIDE CONSULTANCY

JOANNA SHACKLETON

LITERACY WORKS

MH PRIMARY LITERACY AND ASSESSMENT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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