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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-b5fd17-2d311503-56fe-41b7-bbe8-184fe8be6496

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Braille Quality Assurance Framework, STA 0283" has been successfully completed by the Department for Education, located in Coventry, England. This initiative falls under the Education and Training Services industry category and was conducted using an open procurement method. The contract was awarded on 20th August 2021, with a total value of £10,200. The contract period runs from 1st August 2021 to 31st July 2024, providing assurance services for modified Braille versions of national curriculum tests. The tendering process was initiated at a defined end date of 13th May 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in accessibility provisions for diverse learning needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find particular advantage as they are encouraged to participate, focusing on providing high-quality assurance in educational materials. Companies with a strong background in Braille services and educational materials development would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Collaboration with the contracting authority may also enhance chances of success in the evolving market of educational procurement.

## 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/0daeda67-703a-4dc5-aa6a-f125b3add1bd |
| 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 | 21 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

- 21 Sep 2021 at 11:42 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0daeda67-703a-4dc5-aa6a-f125b3add1bd

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0daeda67-703a-4dc5-aa6a-f125b3add1bd
  21st September 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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