Award

STA-0299 Modified Tests Framework

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

28 Feb 2023 at 13:57

Planning

11 Jul 2022 at 10:47

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education, as the buying organisation, has awarded a contract for the provision of modified test materials for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 assessments. The procurement process was completed, and a contract worth £4,000,000 GBP was signed on 2nd February 2023. The contract falls under the education and training services category, and it aimed to ensure high-quality, bias-free, and accessible tests for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

This tender by the Department for Education presents business growth opportunities for companies that specialise in providing educational materials and services. Businesses focusing on developing modified versions of educational tests to cater to children with diverse needs would be well-suited to compete in this procurement process. The contract offers a chance to contribute to improving the accessibility and quality of education assessments for a crucial segment of students in the UK.

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Notice Title

STA-0299 Modified Tests Framework

Notice Description

Framework contract for the provision of modified test materials for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 assessments to ensure that these tests are of high quality, free from bias and accessible for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Framework contract for the provision of modified test materials for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 assessments to ensure that these tests are of high quality, free from bias and accessible for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03506e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005850-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,720,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£4,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
19 Jul 2022Expired
Award Date
2 Feb 20233 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
emily.kitching@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 8700012345

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

PIA

VI RESOURCING

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