Tender

COV - KS2 Moderation Manager (2026)

COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL

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Tender

11 Jun 2026 at 11:39

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Coventry City Council is currently at the tender stage for the procurement of a Key Stage 2 Moderation Manager, as part of their statutory duties related to education services. This tender, under the title "COV - KS2 Moderation Manager (2026)," falls within the education and training services industry category and is designated as an open competition below the threshold. The applicable legal basis for this procurement is UKPGA 2023/54. Interested parties should note that the tender period ends on 24th June 2026 at 12:00 PM, and the contract period is set from 1st September 2026 to 31st August 2027, with options for renewal. The location for service delivery is in the region of UKG33, United Kingdom, and the gross contract value is £48,600.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those experienced in assessment and moderation processes. Companies able to deliver high-quality technical solutions, as these account for 80% of the evaluation criteria, are well-suited to compete. The open procurement method means local and regional suppliers who register through the CSW-JETS system can access this and other opportunities with minimal barriers. Participating in this tender could enhance business portfolios and provide a foothold in public education service contracts, contributing to long-term growth and development.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

COV - KS2 Moderation Manager (2026)

Notice Description

The Council are procuring a Key Stage 2 Moderation Manager to deliver their statutory duty for the moderation of KS2 writing and monitoring of Standard Assessment Tests (SATs).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06b2d6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/055169-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£40,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Jun 2026Today
Submission Deadline
24 Jun 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2026 - 31 Aug 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 5RR
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
TLG33 Coventry
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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