Tender

Invitation to Tender for Illustration support and design services for DfE assessment materials 2024-2026

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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23 Sep 2024 at 16:02

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is inviting tenders for illustration support and design services for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) assessment materials, covering the period from December 2024 to November 2026, with a possibility of extending until November 2027. This involves illustration work for developing key stage 1 and key stage 2 national curriculum tests in mathematics, English reading, and English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The procurement, categorized under Education and training services, targets a broad range of regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and more. The tender was published on 23 September 2024, with the deadline for submissions set for 23 October 2024, at 12:00 PM. This procurement is in the tender phase and will follow an open procedure below the threshold, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs.

This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specializing in educational design and illustration services, particularly those looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Firms with experience in producing high-quality educational materials for both print and digital mediums would find this contract particularly beneficial. The open procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent process, providing a fair chance for small and medium-sized enterprises and volunteer, community, and social enterprises to participate. Winning this contract can significantly enhance a company's visibility and reputation in the educational services industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Invitation to Tender for Illustration support and design services for DfE assessment materials 2024-2026

Notice Description

Standards and Testing Agency (STA), on behalf of the Department for Education, has been remitted to deliver key stage 1 and key stage 2 national curriculum tests (NCTs) for mathematics, English reading and English grammar, punctuation and spelling for future test development cycles. (Further details on the national curriculum are available at: http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/curriculum) STA requires a supplier to carry out illustration work in support of the STA assessment development work taking place between December 2024 to November 2026. This ITT relates to work required in order to support the STA to produce NCT materials for print and digital assessments. The initial contract term will be 24 months (Dec 2024 - November 2026). There will be an option to extend it for an additional period of up to 12 months (until 30 November 2027) Additional information: To access tender documents please register/ login in to Jaggaer, e-procurement portal using the above link. ITT_3228

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ce911d6d-dd0c-418d-8c50-082c43e7ab98
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e33f335-b14e-4a3e-8781-cbae457d4d41
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
£32,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 2-3 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
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 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), 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
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

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