Tender

Provision of Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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03 Apr 2019 at 14:45

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03 Apr 2019 at 14:34

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is currently seeking to procure quality assurance resources through an open tender titled "Provision of Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency". This opportunity falls under the education and training services category and is based in Coventry, England. The tender period closes on 29 May 2019, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1 August 2019 and conclude on 31 July 2021. The total estimated value of this contract is £200,000, and it is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE).

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses with expertise in proofreading and quality assurance, especially those with a background in educational materials or assessment services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in enhancing material quality, including national curriculum tests and teacher skills assessments, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could expand a business's portfolio and establish long-term partnerships within the education sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to recruit a pool of proof readers to work with us to improve and assure the quality of our assessment materials including national curriculum tests and the professional Skills Tests for prospective teachers (Literacy and Numeracy). 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

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-f9bec64c-a3fd-4b08-ba7e-37acd9d144b5
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/383049d1-9bf1-421c-b23b-8c58cb9aff03
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 May 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

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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