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Inclusion Experts Framework 2022-2024

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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11 Mar 2022 at 12:20

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Inclusion Experts Framework 2022-2024", which focuses on providing education and training services to promote inclusivity in test materials. The tender was conducted via an open procedure and concluded with multiple individuals being appointed as Inclusion Experts. The contract, valued at £335,000, commenced on 1st February 2022 and will last until 31st January 2024. This initiative caters to regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and Europe, marking it as a significant opportunity within the education sector.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in education consultancy and inclusivity services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with expertise in educational assessments and bias-free material design would be well-positioned to engage with the Department for Education. By participating in this framework, these businesses can contribute to advancing equitable educational practices while fostering their growth in the competitive public sector market.

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Notice Title

Inclusion Experts Framework 2022-2024

Notice Description

Following the conclusion of the evaluation process, the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) has appointed multiple individuals ( Inclusion Experts) to provide independent input into the expert review of test materials at various stages of test development to cater for pupils with different protected characteristics and ensure that these tests are free from bias and inclusive for all.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-93a1bbe2-49aa-4f9d-b790-452b571f260c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20fbac2d-054a-4284-950c-925669cac453
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£335,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
11 Feb 20224 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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 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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MULTIPLE INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN APPOINTED

Further Information

Notice Documents

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