Tender

Provision of Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA 0284)

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking tenders for the provision of Quality Assurance resources for the Standards and Testing Agency, under the title "Provision of Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA 0294)." This procurement falls within the education and training services sector, and it takes place in England, specifically at STA offices in London and Coventry. The tender period is currently open, ending at midday on 21 September 2021. The total budget for this initiative is £98,500, and the successful contract period is set to commence from 3 January 2022 and conclude on 31 December 2023. This tender is being conducted via an open procedure, which allows any interested party to submit a bid.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, proof-reading, or assessment development, particularly those with a strong grasp of the national curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2. Given the focus on roles such as subject specialists, editorial proofers, and marking proofers, organisations with experience in classroom settings, curriculum design, or publishing are particularly well-suited to apply. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the procurement's suitability criteria, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses eager to expand their portfolio in the education sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA 0284)

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE) is looking to recruit a pool of proof readers to work with us to improve and assure the quality of our assessment materials including Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests. The STA is looking for individuals or organisations who have a good understanding of the national curriculum for key stages 1 and 2 in England, in English reading/literacy, English grammar, punctuation and spelling, mathematics/numeracy, including the application of skills and use of data in addition to relevant professional experience. Experience is likely to come from the classroom, working as a subject advisor to schools, curriculum development, test development or wider assessment development or from a publishing or professional proofing background. Additionally, experts engaged for proofing will have experience of proofing complex materials, on paper and preferably on screen. STA is looking to recruit to the following roles: Subject specialists Editorial proofers Marking proofers Grammar proofers Fresh Pair of Eyes proofers An invitation to tender (ITT) for the provision of the Quality Assurance resource (ref: STA-0284) containing all relevant information regarding the procurement together with the bidders' response section can be obtained on request by emailing TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk. Additional information: More information Please email TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk copying Rashida.akbar@education.gov.uk if you would like more information or have any queries about this procurement. How to apply Please follow the instructions provided in the tender documentation which can be obtained on request by emailing TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708fdeb-f192-47f0-953e-16790eaecaf8
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
£98,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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