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title: "STA 0239 Professional Proofing"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
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# STA 0239 Professional Proofing

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-132cbc16-e40c-4761-a79c-8be3eb286904

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education as the buying organisation, which has recently completed a tender titled "STA 0239 Professional Proofing". This tender falls under the education and training services category. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, and the contract is valued at £30,000. The contract period commenced on 24th September 2019 and will conclude on 30th September 2020. The tender period ended on 2nd September 2019, indicating that all activities have been finalised.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in proofing and quality assurance services, particularly in the educational sector. Businesses that focus on providing external professional proofing services, especially those experienced with national curriculum materials, would be well-suited to leverage future contracts in this domain. Moreover, companies capable of delivering meticulous quality checks and modifications to educational content may find opportunities for growth given the nature of these needs within the Department for Education.

## Notice

STA procured the provision of external professional proofing services for: * Proofing and quality assurance review of KS1 and KS2 national curriculum test materials, including electronic mark-up of identified amendments; * Proofing and quality assurance review of KS1 and KS2 modified national curriculum test materials, including electronic mark-up of identified amendments; and * Carrying out pre-flight checks to ensure accurate printing of test materials

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f313a3f9-8ea0-4e46-836e-05a8a936a22d |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £30,000 |
| 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 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | COMMUNISIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2020 at 13:14 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f313a3f9-8ea0-4e46-836e-05a8a936a22d

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f313a3f9-8ea0-4e46-836e-05a8a936a22d
  15th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10e26d02-10ce-4ce1-b737-88c9a7f3dbfd
  Redacted Contract

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