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Curriculum experts - Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency 2024 - 2026

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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06 Sep 2023 at 17:48

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking 19 experienced curriculum experts to provide independent expertise for the development of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum tests as well as Early Years Foundation Stage experts to advise on the reception baseline assessment. The contracts will run from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2026. The closing date for bids is October 30, 2023. The procurement process is under an open procedure (above threshold) for education and training services.

This tender opportunity by the Department for Education could benefit businesses specialising in curriculum development and assessment services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable to compete. Businesses located in the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World can participate. The procurement stage is currently active, providing a chance for qualified companies to contribute to educational testing and assessment services.

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Notice Title

Curriculum experts - Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency 2024 - 2026

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to procure 19 experienced curriculum experts (Curriculum Advisors and Assessment Advisors) to provide independent expertise for the development of the Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) National Curriculum tests for English Grammar Punctuation & Spelling, English Reading and Mathematics, as well as Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) experts to provide advice on the development of the reception baseline assessment. The contracts will run between 1 February 2024 and 31 January 2026. The closing date for bids is 30 October 2023. To view full details of this opportunity and access to the Tender Pack Please view the current opportunities on DFE's E-Sourcing portal Jaggaer: education.app.jaggaer.com

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7c377b4b-d013-4849-b91f-daaef4586dc0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ecf805-aa94-4418-812a-4206059f91b7
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 (above 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
£404,565 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 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
Emily Bagshaw
Contact Email
emily.bagshaw@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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