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title: "Braille Quality Assurance Framework , STA 0283"
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# Braille Quality Assurance Framework , STA 0283

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27cf55e4-4bc5-4127-a298-f00f688d6360

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## Summary

The Department for Education has successfully completed a tender process for the "Braille Quality Assurance Framework, STA 0283", which aims to appoint Braille experts to ensure that modified Braille versions of national curriculum tests are of the highest quality and accessible to all. The tender was awarded on 20th August 2021 and covers an overall contract period running from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the total contract value is £10,200. The services procured fall under the category of education and training services, with delivery addresses including locations in the United Kingdom and its overseas territories.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in Braille and educational resources, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) engaged in accessibility services. Companies with expertise in providing quality assurance and inclusivity in educational materials would find this tender aligns well with their services. As the focus is on delivering high-quality, accessible educational content, competitors in this sector have the potential to enhance their market presence and contribute to important educational initiatives.

## Notice

The Standards & Testing Agency has appointed a number of contractors, Braille experts, to provide assurance services to ensure that modified Braille versions of Key Stage 1 & Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests are the highest quality, accessible to all, inclusive and free from bias.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be3998c-ab42-4cbc-bd4a-34f7f54402f8 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2021 - 31 Jul 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,200 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £10,200 |
| 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 | 5 |
| Supplier names | JUDITH FURSE; LESLEY BLAYNEY; NORMAN BROWN; PINECREST CONSULTANCY; V I RESOURCING LIMITED T/A CONNECT DESIGN, ALVASTON LODGE, ALVAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Sep 2021 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be3998c-ab42-4cbc-bd4a-34f7f54402f8

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5be3998c-ab42-4cbc-bd4a-34f7f54402f8
  15th September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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