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30 Aug 2018 at 19:53

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30 Aug 2018 at 17:09

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15 Jun 2018 at 13:32

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently overseeing the tender titled "Provision of Curriculum Expert Services 2018-2020," focused on providing independent expertise related to the National Curriculum tests and professional skills tests for prospective teachers in England. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and commenced its contract period from 1 February 2018, continuing until 31 January 2020. The open procurement process concluded the tender phase on 22 December 2017, with a total estimated value of £750,000. Queries regarding the process can be directed to the provided email addresses.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational consultancy and assessment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given its focus on curriculum development and testing. Businesses that have experience in the education sector, specifically those that offer innovative solutions in literacy and numeracy, can leverage this opportunity to expand their reach within the public procurement space.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of Curriculum Expert Services 2018-2020

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) has procured a number of Curriculum Expertsa range of curriculum experts to provide independent expertise for the development of the National Curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests for prospective teachers (Literacy and Numeracy) between 1 February 2018 and 31 January 2020. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk and TestDevelopment.STA@education.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a323f26a-430e-4e30-a305-feee412965b4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e29da56-714a-4aa9-97af-0c629a6716e3
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 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
Postcode Area
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
14
Supplier Names

Advanced Consultancy in Education Ltd

CAROLINE COOKE CONSULTANCY LIMITED

Coanmaths Consulting Limited

Joanna Shackleton Limited

Literacy Works Ltd

MH Primary Literacy and Assessment Limited

Nicola Beverley Consultancy Ltd

OSBORNE EDUCATION LIMITED

One Education

PW MATHEMATICS LIMITED

SELADOR LTD

SQUARE 2 LEARNING LTD.

TREZA LIMITED

Tandi Clausen-May

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