--- title: "Technical Advisory Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-1ae0ae97-7023-47af-a194-d7994a8847dc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ae0ae97-7023-47af-a194-d7994a8847dc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ae0ae97-7023-47af-a194-d7994a8847dc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ae0ae97-7023-47af-a194-d7994a8847dc.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-03-29" --- # Technical Advisory Framework Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1ae0ae97-7023-47af-a194-d7994a8847dc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-1ae0ae97-7023-47af-a194-d7994a8847dc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-1ae0ae97-7023-47af-a194-d7994a8847dc.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is initiating a tender for a "Technical Advisory Framework" in the education and training services industry. The procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a deadline for submission set for 12th April 2019. The tender is geared towards securing a pool of independent technical experts to assist with the scrutiny of the Test development division's processes. The estimated value of this contract is £30,000, and the contract period is anticipated to commence on 26th April 2019 and conclude on 13th January 2022, covering various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in psychometric practices and educational assessments. Companies that can provide strong expertise in item response theory, performance assessment, and validity studies would be particularly well-suited to compete. The open procurement method allows for SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises to participate, thereby fostering a diverse range of potential candidates who can effectively meet the requirements outlined in the invitation to tender. ## Notice STA is looking to procure a pool of independent technical experts to provide expertise and considered advice to STA, to ensure rigorous scrutiny of the technical aspects of the Test development division's processes and procedures. STA require individuals with strong knowledge, expertise and working experience within the field of psychometric practices within the field of education. The experts will be required to provide technical feedback on a number of operational queries and research proposals throughout the test development cycle. Areas will include, but not limited to, expertise in item response theory in an operational context, large-scale assessment with an emphasis on the analysis of matrix sampling methodology, performance assessment and conducting validity studies in an operational context. The successful experts must: * have strong knowledge, experience and expertise * be flexible and available to review materials remotely in a secure location * attend in person or via video conferencing the Annual General Meeting * have the capacity to meet the requirements set out in the ITT. Additional information: Estimated value is PS30,000 in total not per individual. Please e-mail and correspondence to TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk and copied to chris.davies@education.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/904aecb7-fd60-49b2-b96f-1608ec353073 | | 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 | 29 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 12 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 25 Apr 2019 - 13 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £30,000 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 29 Mar 2019 at 09:37 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/904aecb7-fd60-49b2-b96f-1608ec353073 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/904aecb7-fd60-49b2-b96f-1608ec353073 29th March 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/21062117-d8f5-43df-a902-2ab7a6f580ab Invitation to tender ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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