--- title: "Provision of Braille Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA-0157)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0cb05465-93b4-419f-9097-339710ba7b90" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0cb05465-93b4-419f-9097-339710ba7b90" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cb05465-93b4-419f-9097-339710ba7b90.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cb05465-93b4-419f-9097-339710ba7b90.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-01-10" --- # Provision of Braille Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA-0157) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cb05465-93b4-419f-9097-339710ba7b90 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0cb05465-93b4-419f-9097-339710ba7b90) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0cb05465-93b4-419f-9097-339710ba7b90.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking suppliers for a project titled "Provision of Braille Quality Assurance resource" through an open tender process. The procurement is classified within the translation services and education industry categories. The tender was published on 25 April 2017, and the tender period ended on 26 May 2017. The contract, valued at £25,000, commenced on 9 June 2017 and will run until 31 July 2019. The delivery of services is expected across several locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories. This opportunity represents a significant avenue for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services and translation, particularly in Braille. Companies equipped with Braille expertise, quality assurance capabilities, and experience in supporting educational assessments could find this contract beneficial for expanding their business portfolio, especially within the educational sector. ## Notice The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to appoint Braille experts to support Quality Assurance processes within STA in relation to modified Braille versions of key stage 1 and key stage 2 national curriculum tests. Additional information: Responses to Clarification Questions will be posted here at regular intervals. Queries about the contract should be emailed to rashida.akbar@education.gsi.gov.uk and TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac3da88-932d-4c7c-88eb-67bc7aa82fa2 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 26 May 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Jun 2017 | | Contract period | 6 Jul 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £25,000 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION | | Locality | COVENTRY | | Post town | Coventry | | Postcode | CV1 3BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Sherbourne | | Westminster constituency | Coventry North West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SEE 'ATTACHMENTS' FOR LIST OF SUPPLIERS. | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 79530000 - Translation services - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 10 Jan 2018 at 10:55 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac3da88-932d-4c7c-88eb-67bc7aa82fa2 - 10 Jan 2018 at 10:31 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac3da88-932d-4c7c-88eb-67bc7aa82fa2 - 5 Oct 2017 at 15:08 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac3da88-932d-4c7c-88eb-67bc7aa82fa2 - 28 Sep 2017 at 14:27 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac3da88-932d-4c7c-88eb-67bc7aa82fa2 - 16 May 2017 at 08:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb749b9-07f9-4ddc-b57e-397825f60d94 - 25 Apr 2017 at 14:48 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb749b9-07f9-4ddc-b57e-397825f60d94 - 25 Apr 2017 at 13:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb749b9-07f9-4ddc-b57e-397825f60d94 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8ac3da88-932d-4c7c-88eb-67bc7aa82fa2 10th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cfb749b9-07f9-4ddc-b57e-397825f60d94 16th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/45d80db3-bb75-45a6-8164-e51564d1d96d Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/336d6803-27c8-456a-b5ff-33c147889f2b Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/92db157c-63da-45f0-ae90-779bed24d93c Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca314056-1878-41ba-8d8b-d897616ae9d8 List of contractors - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/047013c0-4fa3-4163-bed4-ab09232cf192 Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b78f465a-9bd0-4784-a90c-6e85b9711317 Clarifications ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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