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title: "Braille QA Framework 2024-2026 - covering the following contracts: Con_25524, 25546, 25547, 25548, 25549, 25550 and 25551"
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# Braille QA Framework 2024-2026 - covering the following contracts: Con_25524, 25546, 25547, 25548, 25549, 25550 and 25551

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3bc983a7-85d7-4a56-984e-b8a97520cf44

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## Summary

The Department for Education, through its Standards and Testing Agency, has completed the Braille QA Framework 2024-2026 procurement process. This initiative involved awarding contracts to multiple suppliers to provide Braille Quality Assurance Services across various regions of the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others. The procurement, classified under "Education and training services," utilised an open procedure below the threshold, with the contract period starting on 1st August 2024 and ending on 31st July 2026. The total contract value is £26,400, with an initial term of 24 months and an option to extend by up to 12 months.

This tender opens numerous opportunities for businesses, particularly SMEs and VCSEs, specialising in education and training services, especially those capable of delivering quality Braille services. The procurement's wide geographic coverage and substantial contract duration provide a stable business growth platform. Businesses with expertise in quality assurance for Braille materials can leverage this contract to expand their clientele within the public sector, ensuring compliance with educational standards and fostering long-term professional relationships.

## Notice

The Department for Education, Standards and Testing Agency appointed multiple contractors for the provision of Braille Quality Assurance Services 20024 -2026. Th e initial contract term will be 24 months, with an option to extend it for the additional period of up-to 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae40f720-2af4-4eb5-8691-cc39df070b95 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 24 May 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2024 - 31 Jul 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £26,400 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,400 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | GHOWREESAN RATNARAJAH - BRAILLE TRANSLATIONS; KIRSTY BULL - PINECREST CONSULTANCY; LESLEY BLAYNEY; MATTHEW HORSPOOL; MIKE HIGGINS - LINDA LAUIRE ASSOCIATES; NORMAN BROWN; VERNON WEBB - CON_25551 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Aug 2024 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae40f720-2af4-4eb5-8691-cc39df070b95

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ae40f720-2af4-4eb5-8691-cc39df070b95
  27th August 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9187fc8f-9d5b-4bc1-bb25-5f1d7cc155aa
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