--- title: "ITT - Technical print pre-flight review services for DfE assessment materials (October 2024 - October 2026)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16ca484a-0d3e-4d5d-892f-37382992adb4" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16ca484a-0d3e-4d5d-892f-37382992adb4" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16ca484a-0d3e-4d5d-892f-37382992adb4.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16ca484a-0d3e-4d5d-892f-37382992adb4.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-08-15" --- # ITT - Technical print pre-flight review services for DfE assessment materials (October 2024 - October 2026) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16ca484a-0d3e-4d5d-892f-37382992adb4 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16ca484a-0d3e-4d5d-892f-37382992adb4) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16ca484a-0d3e-4d5d-892f-37382992adb4.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is seeking to award a contract for technical print pre-flight review services for assessment materials. The procurement process, initiated by the Standards and Testing Agency (STA), involves a competitive tender for a contract limited to 24 months, with a potential extension of up to 12 additional months. The services required entail reviewing the technical print readiness of key stage 1 (KS1) and key stage 2 (KS2) national curriculum test materials and producing technical reports on any identified amendments. The tender is currently at the tender stage, with relevant key dates, such as the tender period ending on 18th September 2024 and the contract period running from 14th October 2024 to 13th October 2026. This process falls under the education and training services industry and covers several UK regions, including the North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, East Midlands, West Midlands, East of England, London, South East, and South West. This tender offers a significant business growth opportunity especially for SMEs and VCSEs specialising in technical print services. Companies with experience in educational materials and technical documentation reviews will be well-suited for this contract. The procurement method being utilised is an open procedure, which encourages broad participation and fair competition. The contract's scope and duration provide a stable business engagement, fostering collaboration with a major government department. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to demonstrate their expertise, gain valuable experience in a high-stakes environment, and build a lasting relationship with the Department for Education. ## Notice The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), acting on behalf of the Department for Education, is undertaking a competitive procurement exercise to award a contract for technical print pre-flight review services. STA requires external technical print pre-flight review services for a: - technical print readiness "pre-flight" review of key stage 2 (KS2) standard national curriculum test materials, including a technical report of any identified amendments; - technical print readiness "pre-flight" review of key stage 1 (KS1) and key stage 2 (KS2) modified large print national curriculum test materials, including a technical report of any identified amendments The initial contract term will be 24 months with an option to extend it for an additional period of up to 12 months. Additional information: To access tender documents and submit your bid please register/ login into Jaggaer e - procurement platform. ITT_3169 - ITT - Technical print pre-flight review services for DfE assessment materials (October 2024 - October 2026) ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901bd71d-6dc6-4182-9319-7e3693195dfd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 18 Sep 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 13 Oct 2024 - 13 Oct 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £20,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 80100000 - Primary education services ## Release History - 15 Aug 2024 at 10:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901bd71d-6dc6-4182-9319-7e3693195dfd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/901bd71d-6dc6-4182-9319-7e3693195dfd 15th August 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Jaggaer access link ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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