Award

STA-0230 Braille Quality Assurance Group

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

20 Aug 2019 at 12:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), part of the Department for Education, has completed a tender titled "STA-0230 Braille Quality Assurance Group". This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category and led to the awarding of a contract valued at £35,000, which commenced on 1st August 2019 and will conclude on 31st July 2021. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 29th May 2019 and the award date of 31st July 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in Braille services and quality assurance, particularly those focused on educational materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it beneficial to participate, as the contract is designed to support the implementation of modified Braille for key stage 1 and 2 national curriculum tests. Companies with expertise in educational resources, disability support, and innovative assessment tools would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

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Notice Title

STA-0230 Braille Quality Assurance Group

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) procured the services of Braille experts to support Quality Assurance processes within the STA in relation to modified Braille versions of key stage 1 and key stage 2 national curriculum tests. The national curriculum tests include the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, English reading (key stage 1 and key stage 2), English grammar, punctuation and spelling (key stage 1 and key stage 2), mathematics (key stage 1 and key stage 2) and key stage 2 Science.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-9cf9b935-0cc2-4d63-8229-9f22dcd2c695
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b103116-bef7-4511-b193-628feaf87a10
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£35,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20196 years ago
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 2-3 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
Chiris Davies
Contact Email
chris.davies@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
CVENTRY
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
7
Supplier Names

ANGELA MOULTON

CELIA HODGSON

JUDITH FURSE

LESLEY BLAYNEY

NORMAN BROWN

SUSAN MUNRO

VERNON WEBB

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