Tender

Provision of Reception Baseline Assessment Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking to procure independent expertise through a tender titled "Provision of Reception Baseline Assessment Expert resource" for the Standards and Testing Agency. This procurement, classified under the education and training services category, is currently in the active Tender stage and is set to close on 4th January 2018. The successful bidders will be engaged for a maximum of 8 days, starting from 31st January 2018 until 21st February 2018, with a total contract value of £10,000. This open procedure tender is aimed at experts familiar with assessment techniques for children of reception age.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, particularly those with a focus on early years education and child assessment methods. Enterprises with experience in working directly with children, including educators, local authority consultants, and independent specialists in educational assessment, would be well-positioned to compete. The need for qualified experts to evaluate and score tender submissions opens avenues for growth in the education sector, especially for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Reception Baseline Assessment Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to procure a three experts to provide independent expertise to support the evaluation and award process of the Reception Baseline Assessment STA is seeking to engage Experts who have: * Have experience of working with children of appropriate age (e.g. Headteacher, teacher, local authority consultant) * Have knowledge of the theory and techniques of assessing children of reception age * Have an understanding of the early years and primary accountability context * Have the capacity to meet all of the requirements set out in this ITT and to be able to meet deadlines on a project * Be independent of any supplier who is submitting a proposal as part of the Reception Baseline procurement The specialist will be an expert in Early Years education and assessments in order to have a clear understanding of the process. They will spend at least 0.5 day evaluating each bid and scoring against the set criteria as published in the Invitation to Tender. They will also attend a minimum of two evaluation meetings. The contract will be for a maximum of 8 days only. Additional information: For any queries please e-mail: TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk and copy to Jennifer.Conlon@education.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b1c7b4af-8699-4eb4-ab31-615ad91636bd
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
£10,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Dec 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jan 2018 - 21 Feb 2018 30 days
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
Not specified
Contact Email
tenderstd.sta@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON,
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Further Information

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