Tender

STA-0323 - Braille Quality Assurance Framework 2024 - 2026

SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY

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15 Apr 2024 at 12:54

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Summary of the contracting process

The Standards and Testing Agency, an executive agency of the Department for Education, is conducting a procurement process for Braille Quality Assurance Framework services. The procurement stage is active, with a closing date for bids set at 24 May 2024 at 12:00. This opportunity falls under the Education and training services category and is open for participation until the specified deadline. The services are to be delivered in England, United Kingdom, and the contract period spans from 2nd September 2024 to 31st August 2026.

This tender for Braille Quality Assurance services offers business growth opportunities for organisations with expertise in proofing Braille materials and reviewing educational materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete. The buying organisation, SKILLS FUNDING AGENCY, based in Coventry, England, is seeking qualified entities to undertake the quality assurance of modified Braille versions of national curriculum tests, providing a niche market opportunity for businesses with relevant capabilities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STA-0323 - Braille Quality Assurance Framework 2024 - 2026

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency, an executive agency of the Department for Education, is looking to recruit Braille experts to quality assure modified Braille versions of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum tests to ensure that these are accurate, accessible and fit for purpose. The national curriculum tests include the 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). We are looking for individuals or organisations with excellent knowledge of contracted Braille (for key stage 2) and uncontracted Unified English Braille (for key stage 1) as well as experience of proofing complex Braille materials. The successful Braille experts will: * have experience of proof-reading print-based materials * have experience in quality assuring Braille materials * have expertise in reviewing materials used in education settings * be flexible and available to review materials in various STA office locations, as and when required, in agreement with the relevant project team This is not a full time position and requires availability only during the proofing windows. Please note that the closing date for all bids is 24 May 2024 at 12:00 and any clarification questions must be received no later than 10 May 2024 at 12:00. For more information, please see the invitation to tender (ITT) for the provision of the Braille Quality Assurance resource (ref: STA-0323).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c88f56fc-4f98-472c-bbe3-a0860ef0be42
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3c13ccb6-becd-433f-98e9-ee4dc7bd920d
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
24 May 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
02476660327

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

Further Information

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