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title: "STA-0251 Science Marker Proofers"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-35ce6df6-20d8-4523-87b3-294d169e59db"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2020-06-04"
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# STA-0251 Science Marker Proofers

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-35ce6df6-20d8-4523-87b3-294d169e59db

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## Summary

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom has successfully completed the procurement process for the tender titled "STA-0251 Science Marker Proofers," which falls under the Education and Training Services industry category. The contract, valued at £400,000, was awarded following an open procurement method, indicating that it was accessible to all interested suppliers. The tender period concluded on 6 December 2019, and the contract is scheduled to run from 3 February 2020 to 30 July 2021.

This procurement opportunity is particularly advantageous for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services within the educational sector. Businesses engaged in assessment development and related educational services would be well-positioned to compete for similar tenders, thereby facilitating potential growth through partnerships with the Department for Education and contributing to the enhancement of national curriculum tests.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) procured the services of Science Marker Proofers for Assessment Development to ensure that Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7554a0-deef-4dc0-bc96-7ce1bb92c443 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £400,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £400,000 |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | ALAN INKPEN; ALAN MCMURDO; FIONA BURCHELL; IMOGEN REILLY; JANET BICKFORD; LUCY LINDSAY; SIOBHAN SKEFFINGTON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2020 at 08:13 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7554a0-deef-4dc0-bc96-7ce1bb92c443

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9f7554a0-deef-4dc0-bc96-7ce1bb92c443
  4th June 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ecc71ab7-d734-4d0f-95ae-345d7ae0b335

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