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STA 0281 - Teachers Assessment - English Writing Standardisation and Training - Con_8550

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

10 Nov 2021 at 12:05

Tender

21 Jun 2021 at 16:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "STA 0281 - Teachers Assessment - English Writing Standardisation and Training." This procurement, classified under education and training services, was conducted through an open procedure and concluded with the appointment of ACER International UK Ltd as the supplier. The contract, valued at £375,038, commenced on 21st June 2021 and is set to run until 31st May 2026. The tender period for this opportunity closed on 26th April 2021.

This contract presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in teacher training and assessment. Businesses that can deliver quality training and standardisation services for teachers may find this contract beneficial for expansion, as it underscores the increasing demand for professional development within the education sector in the UK and beyond.

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Notice Title

STA 0281 - Teachers Assessment - English Writing Standardisation and Training - Con_8550

Notice Description

The Department of Education, Standards Testing Agency has appointed a service provider for Teacher Assessment - English Writing Standardisation and Training following the conclusion of the evaluation process and mandatory standstill period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-df40af33-ae23-4f21-8758-7795b2d08fc7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dd39aa0d-607f-40ab-8394-3c3effc49018
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£375,038 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£375,038 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Nov 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jun 2021 - 31 May 2026 4-5 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ACER INTERNATIONAL

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