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STA Assessment without Levels Research

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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26 Jul 2018 at 11:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "STA Assessment without Levels Research" is conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on the research and development services industry. This tender, classified under CPV code 73000000, aims to enhance understanding of non-statutory assessment practices in schools. The procurement process adopted is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 28th July 2017. The awarded contract, valued at £71,489, commenced on 1st September 2017 and will conclude on 31st January 2018, covering delivery to various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational research, assessment tools, and consultancy services to grow. Companies that have experience in qualitative research and a strong understanding of educational assessment frameworks would be particularly well-suited to participate. Additionally, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations should consider engaging in similar tenders, as they can contribute innovative solutions to the evolving landscape of school assessments.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STA Assessment without Levels Research

Notice Description

Under the new national curriculum introduced in September 2014, the old system of national curriculum 'levels' used to report pupils' attainment and progress was removed and was not replaced with a new national system. Instead, schools now have the freedom to develop their own approach to ongoing, non-statutory, in-school assessment, which works best for their pupils, parents, curriculum and staff. The aim of the proposed qualitative research is to develop the Department's evidence base on the types and range of approaches schools are currently taking to non-statutory assessment. There are a number of specific areas in which the Department would like to build its evidence base: * Current non-statutory assessment practice in schools. * Any challenges to implementation of new assessment systems post national curriculum levels. * Examples of how schools have used the new freedoms afforded by the removal of levels and where they view them as having a positive impact. * Schools' use of commercial assessment products / tools. * Access to support with assessment. * Consistency of messaging to schools e.g. to what extent has the messaging to schools on effective assessment practice been consistent from Local Authorities, Regional Schools Commissioners, Ofsted inspectors, STA, Commission on Assessment Without Levels. * Collaboration with other schools and across primary/secondary phases

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a7e3c904-2cfb-48f1-8aee-316f0d2f8ecd
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a5c90b90-c00f-4d73-8d6f-d02cb11f738b
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£71,489 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£71,489 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Aug 20178 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Jan 2018 1-6 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON,
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN ENGLAND AND WALE

Further Information

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