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con_24721 STA exemplification and standardisation materials

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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13 Mar 2024 at 14:21

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for the supply of professional creation services for standardisation trial materials and exemplification materials in the education and training services category. The contract, titled "con_24721 STA exemplification and standardisation materials", has a value of £153,655 in GBP. The procurement method used was an open procedure (above threshold). The contract period starts on 26th February 2024 and ends on 25th February 2025.

This tender opportunity by the Department for Education can benefit businesses providing professional creation and proofing services in the education and training sector. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The deadline for the tender submission was on 15th December 2023, and the contract award date was 23rd February 2024. The location for delivery includes various countries like British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

con_24721 STA exemplification and standardisation materials

Notice Description

Contract for the supply of professional creation services for standardisation trial materials and exemplification materials This contract will be for a minimum of one year, with an optional extension, subject to the requirements and budgetary approval of STA. STA requires external creation services for: Standardisation trial: - Creation of three pupil Standardisation scripts and commentaries for key stage 2 (KS2) teacher assessment following the existing standardisation format - Creation of two teacher judgment videos supporting two of the pupil scripts - Creation of three teacher judgment transcripts supporting all the pupil scripts - Creation of 2-3 additional pupil materials, per pupil script example, in accordance with current Standardisation exercise material format - Completion of user testing feedback to provide clear understanding and comparison between video and transcript user feedback - Quality assurance review of all created materials Exemplification materials: STA requires external professional proofing, enhancing and creation services for: - Proofing, enhancing and quality assurance review of existing KS2 teacher assessment frameworks exemplification materials; - Creation and quality assurance review of new KS2 teacher assessment frameworks exemplification materials.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-be9f872a-4d20-4c9f-b3b4-8f3635bbf561
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b0ece491-095c-41aa-9ebf-e1fc51b99cee
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 (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£153,655 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£153,655 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Mar 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Feb 20242 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2024 - 25 Feb 2025 1-2 years
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

ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY LTD C/O AQA

Further Information

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