Planning

Item Writing Framework for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) from 2016

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Planning

18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a tender process for an Item Writing Framework for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA), aimed at developing items for various assessments. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in Coventry, England. The tender is currently in the planning stage, with key dates established for communication and potential supplier engagement, including a Supplier Briefing event set for 20 October 2015. The contract period is expected to commence on 1 April 2016 and extend for a maximum of four years, with a total estimated contract value ranging from £500,000 to £5,000,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational content development and assessment services. Companies specialising in item writing, assessment design, and related educational services would be well-suited to compete, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Engaging in this tender could lead to long-term contracts and the chance to influence national curriculum assessments conducted by the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Item Writing Framework for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) from 2016

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE). The STA's main functions are to: * develop high quality and rigorous DfE tests and assessments in line with Ministerial policy; * undertake operational delivery of DfE tests and assessment (including printing, distribution, marking and data capture of tests as appropriate); and * support schools, test centres and other stakeholders to deliver DfE tests and assessments. STA is responsible for developing and delivering the national curriculum tests and assessments and ensuring their proper and safe production and administration. These assessments operate across Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) and key stages 1, 2 and 3 and are used by a wide range of maintained and other schools. STA is also responsible for developing and delivering Professional Skills Tests for prospective teachers. Further information about STA and the national curriculum tests and assessments can be found at www.education.gov.uk/assessments. Description of the contract STA wish to establish an Item Writing Framework of suitably experienced suppliers to develop items (test questions) and mark schemes for a range of DfE assessments. STA plan to establish the framework agreement by April 2016 and it will operate for a maximum of four years. Currently, STA procures new items for key stage 1 and key stage 2 National Curriculum Tests (English reading; English grammar, punctuation and spelling; and mathematics at key stage 1. Those same subjects plus science at key stage 2), and items for the on-screen Professional Skills Tests for Prospective Teachers (for Literacy and Numeracy). As new items are required, suppliers on the framework will be invited to submit invitations to quote (ITQs) on a project by project basis to secure call-off contracts. The total value of the work over the maximum term of four years is expected to be between PS500,000 and PS5,000,000 See 'Attachments' for further information including indicative key dates. Additional information: The Department is planning to hold a Supplier Briefing event in order to engage with potential suppliers of the services subject to tender. This event is to take place in Coventry on 20 October 2015. If you are a supplier interested in attending please send an email expressing your interest and provide your contact details to mark.horton@education.gsi.gov.uk along with a brief overview of your organisation and specific interest in this requirement by 14 October 2015 at noon.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7f024f8b-1d06-41eb-83ac-f1ef4daf252f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
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
£5,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
27 Oct 2015Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Mar 2016 - 31 Mar 2020 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
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 3BH
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Further Information

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