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ID 4770252 DAC 23/23 - CCEA - SPECIALIST SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTER-ADAPTIVE TESTS (CATS)

COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM, EXAMINATIONS ASSESSMENT - CCEA

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21 Mar 2023 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) has completed a procurement process titled "ID 4770252 DAC 23/23 - CCEA - Specialist Support for the Development of Computer-Adaptive Tests (CATs)" in the IT services industry category. This process was conducted using a limited procurement method with the rationale of an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract worth £109,400 GBP was signed on March 21, 2023, with JBS Executive Education Limited as the active supplier. The procurement location is in Belfast, United Kingdom.

This tender by CCEA for specialist support in developing Computer-Adaptive Tests (CATs) presents business growth opportunities for firms skilled in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Businesses aiming to provide innovative solutions integrated with school management systems should consider bidding for this contract. The procurement process has already advanced to the award stage, offering potential suppliers a chance to contribute to educational advancement in Northern Ireland through technology-driven testing and reporting services.

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Notice Title

ID 4770252 DAC 23/23 - CCEA - SPECIALIST SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTER-ADAPTIVE TESTS (CATS)

Notice Description

Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) have a Contract with The Psychometric Centre, Cambridge Judge Business School Executive for specialist support for the development of Computer-Adaptive Tests (CATs)

Lot Information

Lot 1

Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) have a Contract with The Psychometric Centre, Cambridge Judge Business School Executive for specialist support for the development of Computer-Adaptive Tests (CATs)

Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority have advised that they will rely on Regulation 32 2 B ii for technical reasons as the software applications have been heavily bespoked and integrated with school management systems and C2K to meet Northern Ireland curriculum and enable delivery of computerised adaptive tests and automated reports.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-03b4d3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008208-2023
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,400 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Mar 20232 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM, EXAMINATIONS ASSESSMENT - CCEA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
ssdadmin.cpd@finance-ni.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BELFAST
Postcode
BT1 3BG
Post Town
Northern Ireland
Country
Northern Ireland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLN Northern Ireland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLN0 Northern Ireland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLN06 Belfast
Delivery Location
TLN Northern Ireland

Local Authority
Belfast
Electoral Ward
Duncairn
Westminster Constituency
Belfast North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JBS EXECUTIVE EDUCATION

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