Award

Technical Advisory Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2019 at 09:39

TenderAmendment

04 Dec 2018 at 16:27

Tender

13 Nov 2018 at 14:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is initiating a procurement process titled "Technical Advisory Framework" aimed at securing a pool of independent technical experts to provide essential consultancy services related to psychometric practices in education. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having commenced with a deadline for submissions on 10 December 2018. The contract will run from 14 January 2019 to 13 January 2022, with a total budget of £100,000 allocated for the services under the classification of Education and training services. The contract is accessible across the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and the European region.

This opportunity offers significant avenues for business growth, especially for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises with expertise in psychometric methods and educational assessment. Companies that can provide expert analysis and feedback during the test development process, especially those experienced in item response theory and large-scale assessments, are encouraged to apply. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their visibility, establish collaborations within the education sector, and position themselves as key providers of technical advisory services in the education landscape.

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Notice Title

Technical Advisory Framework

Notice Description

STA is looking to procure a pool of independent technical experts to provide expertise and considered advice to STA, to ensure rigorous scrutiny of the technical aspects of the Test development division's processes and procedures. STA require individuals with strong knowledge, expertise and working experience within the field of psychometric practices within the field of education. The experts will be required to provide technical feedback on a number of operational queries and research proposals throughout the test development cycle. Areas will include, but not limited to, expertise in item response theory in an operational context, large-scale assessment with an emphasis on the analysis of matrix sampling methodology, performance assessment and conducting validity studies in an operational context. The successful experts must: * have strong knowledge, experience and expertise * be flexible and available to review materials remotely in a secure location * attend in person or via video conferencing the Annual General Meeting * have the capacity to meet the requirements set out in this ITT Additional information: E-mail: TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk and copied to chris.davies@education.gov.uk

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e64b1731-08b0-4019-948d-bb6e82c6c9a0
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2f83e1-d042-40f1-9a92-2b905bfbba7d
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 (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Dec 20187 years ago
Contract Period
14 Jan 2019 - 13 Jan 2022 3-4 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
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

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