This public procurement record has 6 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2023 at 14:26

TenderAmendment

02 Aug 2022 at 15:18

TenderAmendment

02 Aug 2022 at 12:31

Tender

02 Aug 2022 at 11:23

Planning

11 Jul 2022 at 11:47

Planning

11 Jul 2022 at 11:45

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for a 'Framework contract for the provision of modified test materials for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 assessments'. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, has been awarded to suppliers VI Resourcing and PIA for a period starting from February 2, 2023, to January 31, 2027.

This tender opportunity from the Department for Education opens up possibilities for businesses specialised in education and training services, particularly those dealing with accessibility and special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender for potential growth and collaboration opportunities.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

con_18624 & con_18623 STA-0299 Modified Tests Framework

Notice Description

Framework contract for the provision of modified test materials for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 assessments to ensure that these tests are of high quality, free from bias and accessible for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c0a8957a-e866-4884-89a9-504d3727f836
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e47733d-9f51-439a-98fc-ab4f8a2202b5
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,720,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
20 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
2 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
2 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 3-4 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
DARLINGTON
Postcode
DL1 5QE
Postcode Area
Darlington
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC3 Tees Valley
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC33 Darlington
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Darlington
Electoral Ward
Park East
Westminster Constituency
Darlington

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

V I Resourcing Ltd

Gwasg Pia cyfyngedig

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