Award

Provision of Educational Psychologist resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

28 Nov 2018 at 16:04

TenderAmendment

12 Sep 2018 at 16:17

TenderAmendment

04 Sep 2018 at 09:29

TenderAmendment

03 Aug 2018 at 14:03

Tender

27 Jul 2018 at 16:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), part of the Department for Education, is seeking to procure a pool of qualified Educational Psychologists to support Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy. This tender, titled "Provision of Educational Psychologist resource", falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a total contract value of £900,000. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, following an open procurement method, and was initiated with a tender period that concluded on 21 September 2018. The contract period is set to run from 1 November 2018 until 31 October 2020. The service is to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering psychological support and assessments. Qualified Educational Psychologists, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate, especially those with a focus on inclusivity for individuals with special educational needs and disabilities. Given the magnitude of the requirement and the emphasis on accessible education, businesses that can demonstrate expertise and a qualified workforce will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and expansion within the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Educational Psychologist resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an Executive Agency of the Department for Education (DfE) is looking to procure the services of pool of qualified Educational Psychologists to ensure that Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy are inclusive and accessible for all including those with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Additional information: Responses to Clarification Questions will be posted here at regular intervals. Queries about the contract should be emailed to rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk and TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca70afa-05a3-47a6-9934-651afd07bc53
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£900,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 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
Not specified
Contact Email
rashida.akbar@education.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
1
Supplier Name

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