Award

KS1 and KS2 Item Validation Trial Administration: Key stage 1 English reading only and Key Stage 2 English reading only

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Award

20 Dec 2021 at 14:52

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a tender for the administration of a Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Item Validation Trial, focusing on English reading assessments. This contract, valued at £507,246.55, was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the STA Trailling Framework. The contract period runs from 14 December 2021 to 13 December 2022, with the tender period having ended on 11 October 2021. The procurement falls within the education and training services industry and encompasses locations across the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with expertise in assessment administration and educational consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly advantageous, as the hiring organisation encourages their participation. Companies offering innovative approaches to educational assessments and those with a track record of delivering training services would be well-positioned to compete effectively for similar contracts in the future.

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Notice Title

KS1 and KS2 Item Validation Trial Administration: Key stage 1 English reading only and Key Stage 2 English reading only

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency has appointed a contractor for the provision of KS1 and KS2 Item Validation Trial Administration: Key stage 1 English reading only and Key Stage 2 English reading only. This is a call-off contract from the STA Traillling Framework (STA 0166).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ef1dddbf-77fa-4ca5-840d-47e1459e243a
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f151a6-9a05-46c8-a743-02f46a6b3321
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
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
£507,246 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£507,246 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Oct 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
14 Dec 2021 - 13 Dec 2022 6-12 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
tenderstd.sta@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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY

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