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title: "Digitally enabled assessments- service line"
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# Digitally enabled assessments- service line

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-20d45d3b-2fa9-4f62-ad91-cdc7291d30b1

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## Summary

The Department For Education has completed a procurement for the "Digitally enabled assessments- service line." This initiative involves the Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA), aimed at evaluating pupils upon entering school. The contract, valued at £329,100, commenced on 1st October 2018 and will conclude on 9th November 2018. The procurement process used was a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the tender period ending on 14th September 2018 and the award date recorded on 28th September 2018. The relevant industry category falls under IT services, including consulting, software development, and support.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on IT services, particularly those skilled in developing digital assessment solutions. Companies offering expertise in software development, consulting, and digital service management would be well-positioned to engage in similar tenders. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as they can provide innovative approaches and tailored services that align with the needs of the education sector.

## Notice

Reception Baseline Assessment (RBA) is a new assessment that will be taken when pupils enter school (Reception age 4/5). The data will be used to create a baseline from which progress to the end of Key Stage 2 (age10/11) can be measured and reported in school performance tables. RBA is a suitable assessment to be digitally enabled and the procured supplier will carry out the Discovery Phase with aims to design, build and manage a digital service, working with the in-house Test Development team as they go through the development cycle for the new assessment. Additional information: Possible extension to 3 May 2019 to include Alpha Phase.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/243fc57c-628c-4029-90c1-b677857e19e2 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 9 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £329,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £329,100 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIPPO DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 10 Oct 2018 at 13:35 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/243fc57c-628c-4029-90c1-b677857e19e2

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/243fc57c-628c-4029-90c1-b677857e19e2
  10th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4eee7c23-9685-492b-aa7e-5e984fa39731
  Contract

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