Award

Provision of Inclusion Expert 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 16:03

TenderAmendment

12 Sep 2018 at 16:19

TenderAmendment

04 Sep 2018 at 09:26

TenderAmendment

03 Aug 2018 at 14:05

Tender

27 Jul 2018 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, through the Standards and Testing Agency, has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Inclusion Expert resource". This procurement process is classified under the education and training services industry and has a total contract value of £480,000. The tender was published on 27th July 2018, with a bidding period that closed on 21st September 2018. The contract is expected to commence from 1st November 2018 and will run until 31st October 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure, aimed at soliciting a diverse range of responses from potential suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in inclusive education and related services, particularly those with expertise in Autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, communication and language development, and other special educational needs. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buyer encourages participation from organisations that demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in educational settings.

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Notice Title

Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to recruit a pool of Inclusion Experts with a range of specialisms 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. We are looking for experts with knowledge and expertise in Autism spectrum disorders, Behavioural development, Communication and language development (including dyslexia), Cultural awareness/understanding, English as an additional language (EAL), Hearing impairments (HI), Visual impairments (VI), and other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - SEND (including dyscalculia and dyspraxia). 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/37823879-c519-4a0f-a699-af2b4bd4e7ef
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
£480,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£480,000 £100K-£500K
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
1 Nov 20187 years ago
Contract Period
6 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 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 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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