--- title: "Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-403a1f02-b369-4063-a55d-5419e72a9299" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-403a1f02-b369-4063-a55d-5419e72a9299" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-403a1f02-b369-4063-a55d-5419e72a9299.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-403a1f02-b369-4063-a55d-5419e72a9299.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-04-08" --- # Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-403a1f02-b369-4063-a55d-5419e72a9299 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-403a1f02-b369-4063-a55d-5419e72a9299) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-403a1f02-b369-4063-a55d-5419e72a9299.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently conducting an open procurement process for the provision of Inclusion Expert resources aimed at enhancing the inclusivity of national curriculum tests. This opportunity falls under the education and training services category and is set in Coventry, England. The tender was published on 1st March 2019, with a submission deadline of 24th April 2019, and has a total estimated value of £200,000. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st June 2019 and conclude on 31st October 2020. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in inclusion strategies and provisions for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). Companies with expertise in areas such as Autism spectrum disorders, communication development, and representation diversity are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, given the project's emphasis on inclusivity and diversity in educational settings. ## Notice The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to recruit a pool of Inclusion Experts with a range of specialisms to ensure that Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy are inclusive and accessible for all. We are looking for experts with knowledge and expertise in Autism spectrum disorders, Behavioural development, Communication and language development (including dyslexia), English as an additional language, Hearing impairments, Visual impairments, and other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (including physical disabilities). Additionally, we are also looking to procure Representation and Diversity experts - representatives from, or people with a proven track record in advocating for any ethnicity, religious groups and groups with protected characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, 2010 (including LGBT, gender etc.). Additional information: Responses to Clarification Questions will be posted here at regular intervals. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ca6571-9e59-47d9-b7a2-d7a88bb76a24 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Apr 2019 | | Submission deadline | 24 Apr 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2019 - 31 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 8 Apr 2019 at 09:36 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ca6571-9e59-47d9-b7a2-d7a88bb76a24 - 20 Mar 2019 at 14:06 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ca6571-9e59-47d9-b7a2-d7a88bb76a24 - 1 Mar 2019 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ca6571-9e59-47d9-b7a2-d7a88bb76a24 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/16ca6571-9e59-47d9-b7a2-d7a88bb76a24 8th April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5df72711-b91f-4f00-a496-b68ebf7baa5c Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6881fc49-39ed-4f02-8f13-d1e4728cebb5 Clarification document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/651b4e3b-e42c-4533-b9cc-17d719cf4c44 Clarification document revised 8.4.19 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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