Tender

Cskills Awards Test Question Authoring

THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD

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17 May 2017 at 08:53

Tender Notice
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08 May 2017 at 09:27

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is seeking suppliers for the "Cskills Awards Test Question Authoring" project, aimed at delivering question writing services for construction qualifications regulated by Ofqual. The tender period closes on 19 May 2017, and the contract, which spans 12 months with the possibility of two annual extensions, is set to commence on 5 June 2017. The main procurement category is services, specifically within the e-learning and training services industry and available to bidders from various locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in e-learning and training for the construction sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may bring innovative solutions to the question authoring process. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in creating high-quality assessment materials tailored to vocational qualifications will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Cskills Awards Test Question Authoring

Notice Description

CSKILLS wishes to procure a framework of suppliers to provide question writing services for a suite of construction qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual. Cskills Awards (the Awarding Body for CITB) uses an electronic Test Platform to deliver end of unit tests to high volumes of learners embarking on both NVQ and Vocational qualifications. The successful contractor will be required to author multiple choice questions covering a range of occupational areas. The contract will be awarded for a period of 12 months (renewable annually) with the option to extend the contract for up to a further 2 years, with annual reviews. Additional information: Questions and Answers Added

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe95432-daac-472e-8d1d-0217d1f6358f
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not applicable
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80420000 - E-learning services

80500000 - Training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 May 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Jun 2017 - 31 May 2020 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
THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORFOLK
Postcode
PE31 6RH
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH52 North and West Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
King's Lynn and West Norfolk
Electoral Ward
Bircham with Rudhams
Westminster Constituency
North West Norfolk

Further Information

Notice Documents

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