Tender

Braille Specialist Quality Assurance resource

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Tender

19 Mar 2021 at 10:13

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently soliciting tenders under the title "Braille Specialist Quality Assurance resource" for the provision of Quality Assurance services related to Braille assessments. This procurement falls within the education and training services sector, with a total value of £10,200. The tender period is set to conclude on 13 May 2021, and the subsequent contract is expected to commence on 1 August 2021, continuing until 31 July 2024. Interested parties should submit their applications using the provided Invitation to Tender documents.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSE) that specialise in educational support services, particularly those with expertise in Braille and accessibility. Companies focusing on the quality assurance of educational materials or those with experience in Braille literacy initiatives would be well-positioned to compete successfully for this contract, fostering growth within their organisations while contributing to inclusive education initiatives.

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Notice Title

Braille Specialist Quality Assurance resource

Notice Description

STA require Braille Experts to provide Quality Assurance for the assessment they develop. Application is by submitting the attached Invitation to Tender

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f8c497b5-0211-43cc-b04e-a6b0e745e8bf
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/85f19fa2-554b-44ed-937e-05253921fb07
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other - Braille Experts to be added to a Framework
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
£10,200 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 May 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 3-4 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

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