Tender

Provision of Braille Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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03 Apr 2019 at 14:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being conducted by the Department for Education, specifically through the Standards and Testing Agency (STA). This tender, titled "Provision of Braille Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency," falls under the education and training services industry category. The contract, valued at £35,000, is seeking experts to support quality assurance processes for modified Braille versions of national curriculum tests. The tender period is set to close on 29th May 2019, and the contract is expected to run from 1st August 2019 to 31st July 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in Braille services and quality assurance within the educational sector. Companies with expertise in accessibility and educational materials, particularly those that can demonstrate a clear understanding of national curriculum standards, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to leverage their skills in a niche market, potentially leading to growth and expanded service offerings.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Braille Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to appoint Braille experts to support Quality Assurance processes within STA in relation to modified Braille versions of key stage 1 and key stage 2 national curriculum tests. Additional information: Responses to Clarification Questions will be posted here at regular intervals. Queries about the contract should be emailed to rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk and TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eec78873-df5b-472b-9c61-9287960ae051
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f2ad6fa-35aa-4df1-94a8-b5d72aadec34
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
£35,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 May 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 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
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
rashida.akbar@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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