Tender

STA-0326 Inclusion Experts Framework 2024 - 2026

SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY

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Tender

15 Apr 2024 at 13:40

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is tendering for the provision of Inclusion Experts Framework 2024 - 2026. This opportunity is in the education and training services category, specifically focusing on ensuring the inclusivity of national curriculum tests for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2. The buying organisation, the Skills Funding Agency, based in COVENTRY, England, is seeking expertise in various fields such as autism spectrum disorders, English as an additional language, and equity and diversity representation. The closing date for all bids is 5 June 2024 at 12:00, with clarification questions accepted until 22 May 2024 at 12:00.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialised in inclusion and diversity services to engage with the Standards and Testing Agency. SMEs and VCSEs are encouraged to participate in this open procedure below the threshold. Companies with prior experience in working with children with special educational needs, diverse backgrounds, and underrepresented groups will find this tender well-suited for their expertise. The contract period for this engagement is from 2nd September 2024 to 31st August 2026, allowing selected businesses to establish long-term partnerships with the buying organisation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STA-0326 Inclusion Experts Framework 2024 - 2026

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE) is looking to recruit a pool of Inclusion Experts with a range of specialisms to ensure that the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 tests it develops are inclusive and accessible for all. The national curriculum tests include the Reception Baseline Assessment, Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, English reading test (key stage 1 and key stage 2), English grammar, punctuation and spelling test (key stage 1 and key stage 2) and mathematics test (key stage 1 and key stage 2). As part of the process of developing all assessments, STA includes an Inclusion Review to ensure that our test materials are accessible to children with a range of special educational needs, that they are representative of our diverse society and free from stereotypes or any form of bias. The inclusion reviews are carried out by experts with significant knowledge and experience of working with children with a broad range of sensory and learning disabilities, including experts in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), visual impairments, hearing impairments, dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, behavioural and language development etc. Expertise is also required in working with pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The Equity, Representation and Diversity advisors ensure that the materials show a range of ethnic, religious and social groups in positive and non-stereotypical ways. The reviewers provide thorough and detailed feedback on the test materials that are in development. Following this feedback, we alter or remove any texts / items that may pose unfair challenges to children with protected characteristics. STA is looking for individuals or organisations with strong knowledge, expertise and prior experience of working within the field of inclusion and diversity. The specific fields for which we require specialists include: * Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) * English as an additional language (EAL) * Hearing impairments (HI) * Language development and communication (including dyslexia) * Visual Impairments (VI) * Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - SEND (including physical disabilities and behavioural development) * Equity, representation and diversity advisors For the Equity, representation and diversity review, we would encourage representatives from, or people with a proven track record in advocating for, any: * ethnicity * religion and belief * socio-economic status * gender * sexuality * disability * groups with protected characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, 2010. Please note that the closing date for all bids is 5 June 2024 at 12:00 and any clarification questions must be received no later than 22 May 2024 at 12:00. For more information, please see the invitation to tender (ITT) attachment for the Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (ref: STA-0326).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8e5b6ba6-e6e9-4138-a042-5962b384ad17
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Sep 2024 - 31 Aug 2026 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY
Contact Name
Rashida Akbar
Contact Email
rashida.akbar@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

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