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GB-Kings Lynn: Test Question Authoring Framework

CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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28 Jun 2018 at 11:09

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Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board has completed a tender for the "Test Question Authoring Framework" aimed at acquiring services for authoring test questions across various health and safety topics. This procurement 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 contract period commencing from 28 June 2018 and ending on 27 June 2019. Notably, the tender period concluded on 25 June 2018, prior to the announcement of the award on 28 June 2018.

This tender presents lucrative opportunities for businesses, specifically those that specialise in educational content creation, particularly in the health and safety sector. Companies with experience in producing multiple-choice questions and adhering to industry-specific writing policies, such as SMEs and large contractors, would be well-suited to engage with this framework. The nature of the services required indicates potential for growth in the field of test question development, making it an attractive prospect for suppliers in the relevant domain.

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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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9c6c257f-9c59-4a66-abe2-593342000454
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

75 - Administration, defence and social security services

CPV Codes

75121000 - Administrative educational services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jun 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
27 Jun 2018 - 27 Jun 2019 6-12 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

GOAKESSAFETY

PYE TAIT CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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