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Digital Assessment Service Platform

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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26 Jul 2019 at 11:40

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education initiated a procurement process for the "Digital Assessment Service Platform" on 26th July 2019, under the services category of Education and Training. The procurement method used was selective, with a contract value of £1,100,000. The tender period concluded on 1st March 2019, and the contract was awarded on 17th May 2019, with an effective contract duration from 20th May 2019 to 13th November 2020, located in the West Midlands, United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the digital services sector, particularly those specialising in educational technologies and digital assessment services. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) would particularly benefit from participating in such tenders, as the contracting authority actively encourages bids from these types of organisations. Engaging in this process allows for the expansion of services offered and the potential to build a strong partnership with a key governmental body.

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Notice Title

Digital Assessment Service Platform

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) procured a commercial technical digital partner to support and deliver the beta phase of the STA Assessment Service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-d1269b12-d609-4d22-94cf-41e9b26dd2c0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eafe3ab7-7f0f-4aa9-bb0b-fa429df5979a
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
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
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,100,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jul 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 May 20196 years ago
Contract Period
19 May 2019 - 13 Nov 2020 1-2 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
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
TLG West Midlands (England)

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIPPO DIGITAL

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