Contract Timeline

Publication Date

3rd February 2025 14:41:16 PM

TenderAmendment Deadline

27th March 2025 12:00:00 PM   Expired

Contract Summary

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is responsible for developing and delivering statutory national curriculum tests in English Reading, English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS), Mathematics, Phonics, and the Reception Baseline Assessment for schools. The STA ensures these tests are of the highest quality, accessible to all, inclusive, and free from bias. The Agency invites potential bidders to participate in the tender process, aiming to appoint up to five suppliers to a new trialling framework. The initial framework term will be three years (from June 2025 to June 2028), with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The total framework value is not expected to exceed £18M ( including the extension period). Trialling is essential to the STA's operating model for delivering new assessments and adding to the bank of items for current assessments. Two types of trials are conducted: Item Validation Trial (IVT): A relatively small-scale trial providing evidence to support item development, such as refining question wording and developing coding frames. Technical Pre-Test (TPT): A larger-scale trial providing statistical evidence related to items. Additional information: To view/ access tender documents please register on Jaggaer, DfE's e-procurement portal

Contract Details

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SME VCSE

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Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

80000000

CPV Division(s)

80 - Education and training services

Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer Name

Bea Bell

Buyer Email

TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Cheylesmore House, 5 Quinton Rd,

Coventry

CV1 2WT

England

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

3rd February 2025 14:39:33 PM

Tender Deadline

27th March 2025 12:00:00 PM   Expired

Contract Summary

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is responsible for developing and delivering statutory national curriculum tests in English Reading, English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS), Mathematics, Phonics, and the Reception Baseline Assessment for schools. The STA ensures these tests are of the highest quality, accessible to all, inclusive, and free from bias. The Agency invites potential bidders to participate in the tender process, aiming to appoint up to five suppliers to a new trialling framework. The initial framework term will be three years (from June 2025 to June 2028), with an option to extend for an additional 12 months. The total framework value is not expected to exceed £18M ( including the extension period). Trialling is essential to the STA's operating model for delivering new assessments and adding to the bank of items for current assessments. Two types of trials are conducted: Item Validation Trial (IVT): A relatively small-scale trial providing evidence to support item development, such as refining question wording and developing coding frames. Technical Pre-Test (TPT): A larger-scale trial providing statistical evidence related to items. Additional information: To view/ access tender documents please register on Jaggaer, DfE's e-procurement portal

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Procurement Category

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Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

80000000

CPV Division(s)

80 - Education and training services

Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer Name

Bea Bell

Buyer Email

TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Cheylesmore House, 5 Quinton Rd,

Coventry

CV1 2WT

England

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

18th November 2024 16:54:43 PM

Planning Deadline

2nd December 2024 23:59:59 PM   Expired

Contract Summary

The Standards and Testing Agencys remit includes development and delivery of statutory national curriculum tests for English Reading, English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS), Mathematics, Phonics and Reception Baseline Assessment for use in schools. The Agency is responsible for ensuring these tests are of the highest quality, accessible to all, inclusive and free from bias. The Agency wishes to establish a new framework for procuring the trialling services for 4 years between June 2025 and June 2029. Trialling is essential to STAs operating model of delivering brand new assessments and for adding to the bank of items for current assessments. Two types of trials are carried out: 1. Item validation trial (IVT) An item validation trial (IVT) is a relatively small-scale trial providing evidence to support item development, for example, refining the wording of questions and developing coding frames. 2. Technical pre-test The technical pre-test (TPT) is a larger scale trial and provides statistical evidence relating to items. The online Early Market Engagement event will be held on 3 December 2024 between 1330hrs and 1430hrs via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be sent to the suppliers who express interest in participating in the event. All queries in relation to this market engagement event may be submitted at any time via DfEs e-procurement portal Jaggaer Messaging Option and must be received no later than 2 December 2024, 1200hrs. Additional information: This online early market engagement event for interested parties will be held on Tuesday 3 December 2024 between 13:30-14:30 GMT. Notices The publication of this notice does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education to undertake any procurement exercise. In the event that the Department for Education might decide to commence any procurement process as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice will be published at the relevant time. The DfE is keen to ensure that potential suppliers have as much notice as is possible about the services we wish to procure and this supports our agenda about encouraging engagement with Small and Medium Suppliers. Disclaimers and conditions: The Department retains the right to not procure and this early market engagement event is not binding. Any communication made between STA and any party in connection with this requirement, shall not be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any contract will necessarily be offered. DfE/STA reserves the right to change without notice any documents and communications, in whole or in part. Under no circumstances shall DfE/STA incur any liability in respect of this supporting documentation and DfE/STA will not reimburse any costs incurred by any parties in connection with their use of these communications nor in connection with participation at the Early Market Engagement event. This early market engagement event is suitable for suppliers that have knowledge, capacity and capability and track record to meet the requirements when the competition is published.

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Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

80000000

CPV Division(s)

80 - Education and training services

Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Cheylesmore House, 5 Quinton Rd,

Coventry

CV1 2WT

England

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

18th November 2024 16:52:08 PM

Planning Deadline

2nd December 2024 23:59:59 PM   Expired

Contract Summary

The Standards and Testing Agencys remit includes development and delivery of statutory national curriculum tests for English Reading, English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS), Mathematics, Phonics and Reception Baseline Assessment for use in schools. The Agency is responsible for ensuring these tests are of the highest quality, accessible to all, inclusive and free from bias. The Agency wishes to establish a new framework for procuring the trialling services for 4 years between June 2025 and June 2029. Trialling is essential to STAs operating model of delivering brand new assessments and for adding to the bank of items for current assessments. Two types of trials are carried out: 1. Item validation trial (IVT) An item validation trial (IVT) is a relatively small-scale trial providing evidence to support item development, for example, refining the wording of questions and developing coding frames. 2. Technical pre-test The technical pre-test (TPT) is a larger scale trial and provides statistical evidence relating to items. The online Early Market Engagement event will be held on 3 December 2024 between 1330hrs and 1430hrs via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be sent to the suppliers who express interest in participating in the event. All queries in relation to this market engagement event may be submitted at any time via DfEs e-procurement portal Jaggaer Messaging Option and must be received no later than 2 December 2024, 1200hrs. Additional information: This online early market engagement event for interested parties will be held on Tuesday 3 December 2024 between 13:30-14:30 GMT. Notices The publication of this notice does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education to undertake any procurement exercise. In the event that the Department for Education might decide to commence any procurement process as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice will be published at the relevant time. The DfE is keen to ensure that potential suppliers have as much notice as is possible about the services we wish to procure and this supports our agenda about encouraging engagement with Small and Medium Suppliers. Disclaimers and conditions: The Department retains the right to not procure and this early market engagement event is not binding. Any communication made between STA and any party in connection with this requirement, shall not be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any contract will necessarily be offered. DfE/STA reserves the right to change without notice any documents and communications, in whole or in part. Under no circumstances shall DfE/STA incur any liability in respect of this supporting documentation and DfE/STA will not reimburse any costs incurred by any parties in connection with their use of these communications nor in connection with participation at the Early Market Engagement event. This early market engagement event is suitable for suppliers that have knowledge, capacity and capability and track record to meet the requirements when the competition is published.

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ocds-b5fd17-fbe1246b-ceae-4886-84cd-f9a7812ce083

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CPV Code(s)

80000000

CPV Division(s)

80 - Education and training services

Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Cheylesmore House, 5 Quinton Rd,

Coventry

CV1 2WT

England

Contract Timeline

Publication Date

18th November 2024 16:49:16 PM

Planning Deadline

2nd December 2024 23:59:59 PM   Expired

Contract Summary

The Standards and Testing Agency's remit includes development and delivery of statutory national curriculum tests for English Reading, English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling (GPS), Mathematics, Phonics and Reception Baseline Assessment for use in schools. The Agency is responsible for ensuring these tests are of the highest quality, accessible to all, inclusive and free from bias. The Agency wishes to establish a new framework for procuring the trialling services for 4 years between June 2025 and June 2029. Trialling is essential to STA's operating model of delivering brand new assessments and for adding to the bank of items for current assessments. Two types of trials are carried out: 1. Item validation trial (IVT) An item validation trial (IVT) is a relatively small-scale trial providing evidence to support item development, for example, refining the wording of questions and developing coding frames. 2. Technical pre-test The technical pre-test (TPT) is a larger scale trial and provides statistical evidence relating to items. The online Early Market Engagement event will be held on 3 December 2024 between 1330hrs and 1430hrs via Microsoft Teams. Further details will be sent to the suppliers who express interest in participating in the event. All queries in relation to this market engagement event may be submitted at any time via DfE's e-procurement portal Jaggaer Messaging Option and must be received no later than 2 December 2024, 1200hrs. Additional information: This online early market engagement event for interested parties will be held on Tuesday 3 December 2024 between 13:30-14:30 GMT. Notices The publication of this notice does not signify the commencement of any procurement process and does not constitute any commitment by the Department for Education to undertake any procurement exercise. In the event that the Department for Education might decide to commence any procurement process as contemplated by this notice, a separate notice will be published at the relevant time. The DfE is keen to ensure that potential suppliers have as much notice as is possible about the services we wish to procure and this supports our agenda about encouraging engagement with Small and Medium Suppliers. Disclaimers and conditions: The Department retains the right to not procure and this early market engagement event is not binding. Any communication made between STA and any party in connection with this requirement, shall not be relied upon as constituting a contract, agreement or representation that any contract will necessarily be offered. DfE/STA reserves the right to change without notice any documents and communications, in whole or in part. Under no circumstances shall DfE/STA incur any liability in respect of this supporting documentation and DfE/STA will not reimburse any costs incurred by any parties in connection with their use of these communications nor in connection with participation at the Early Market Engagement event. This early market engagement event is suitable for suppliers that have knowledge, capacity and capability and track record to meet the requirements when the competition is published.

Contract Details

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ocds-b5fd17-fbe1246b-ceae-4886-84cd-f9a7812ce083

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Planning

Procurement Method

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N/A

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N/A

Tender Suitability

SME VCSE

Framework / DPS

Contract Classification

CPV Code(s)

80000000

CPV Division(s)

80 - Education and training services

Awarding Authority

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

Buyer Name

Buyer Email

TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk

Buyer Phone

Buyer Address

Cheylesmore House, 5 Quinton Rd,

Coventry

CV1 2WT

England