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title: "Assessment Service"
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# Assessment Service

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3506a004-1d1e-4f11-96c3-cb5de8c30d74

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to enhance its assessment services through a contract titled "Assessment Service". This initiative, classified under IT services (CPV code 72000000), aims to create a robust platform for conducting national assessments. The procurement process was completed as of January 11, 2019, with the contract awarded to Hippo Digital Ltd, valued at £287,100. The contract period spans from January 21, 2019, to April 14, 2019, and is part of a selective procurement method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The deadline for submissions was December 21, 2018.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in IT service provision, particularly those specialising in software development and digital solutions tailored for educational assessments. Companies with experience in developing flexible platforms capable of handling multiple digital assessments will be particularly well-suited to compete in similar future procurements. The contract not only offers financial gain but also allows for engagement in a project expected to evolve over the next decade, further establishing footholds in the education sector.

## Notice

The ultimate aim of the assessment service is to provide one place for internal/external users to develop, deliver, administer, conduct and report on national assessments. Internal users include STA staff. External users include school admin, teachers and pupils. Due to the risk and complexity, this vision is expected to take at least 10 years to achieve. The service will be developed on a flexible robust platform to accommodate the user needs of multiple digital assessments. Over time it will reduce burden on schools and STA. Initial development will focus on a platform for the reception baseline assessment and the multiplication tables check.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e442f9d-c79d-4ac1-88ee-96c28966434f |
| 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 | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Dec 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Jan 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Jan 2019 - 14 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £287,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £287,100 |
| 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

- 13 Feb 2019 at 08:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e442f9d-c79d-4ac1-88ee-96c28966434f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7e442f9d-c79d-4ac1-88ee-96c28966434f
  13th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/69b6dc06-a2d3-41f1-96c7-f45a4b9e720e
  Contract

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