--- title: "Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA-0288)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-4096e574-3ee3-4e47-8896-e4475d9632e5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4096e574-3ee3-4e47-8896-e4475d9632e5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4096e574-3ee3-4e47-8896-e4475d9632e5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4096e574-3ee3-4e47-8896-e4475d9632e5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-09-01" --- # Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA-0288) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4096e574-3ee3-4e47-8896-e4475d9632e5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-4096e574-3ee3-4e47-8896-e4475d9632e5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-4096e574-3ee3-4e47-8896-e4475d9632e5.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is currently seeking bids for the "Provision of Inclusion Expert resource" (reference: STA-0288), aimed at enhancing inclusivity for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 assessments. This active procurement process, classified under education and training services, follows an open procedure above threshold, with a bidding deadline set for 2nd November 2021. The contract period is scheduled to commence on 1st February 2022 and extend until 31st January 2024. Interested suppliers should note that proposed solutions will need to deliver expertise in various fields related to inclusion and diversity. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with specialisms in educational inclusion, particularly those experienced in supporting children with special educational needs (SEN), diverse cultural backgrounds, and language development challenges. Companies with expertise in autism spectrum disorders, hearing impairments, and representation and diversity will find ideal conditions to contribute to this initiative. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises are encouraged to apply, as there are suitable pathways for them to participate in this rewarding procurement. ## Notice The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE) is looking to recruit a pool of Inclusion Experts with a range of specialisms to ensure that the Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 tests it develops are inclusive and accessible for all. As part of the process of developing all assessments, STA includes an Inclusion Review to ensure that our test materials are accessible to children with a range of special educational needs, that they are representative of our diverse society and free from stereotypes or any form of bias. The inclusion reviews are carried out by experts with significant knowledge and experience of working with children with a broad range of sensory and learning disabilities, including experts in Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND), visual impairments, hearing impairments, dyslexia, dyscalculia, autism, behavioural and language development etc. Expertise is also required in working with pupils with English as an Additional Language (EAL). The Representation and Diversity reviewers ensure that the materials show a range of ethnic, religious and social groups in positive and non-stereotypical ways. The reviewers provide thorough and detailed feedback on the test materials that are in development. Following this feedback, we alter or remove any texts / items that may pose unfair challenges to children with protected characteristics. STA is looking for individuals or organisations with strong knowledge, expertise and prior experience of working within the field of inclusion and diversity. The specific fields for which we require specialists include: - Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) - Behavioural development - English as an additional language (EAL) - Hearing impairments (HI) - Language development and communication (including dyslexia) - Representation and diversity - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - SEND (including physical disabilities) - Visual impairments (VI) For the Representation and Diversity review, we would encourage representatives from, or people with a proven track record in advocating for, any: - ethnicity - religious groups - groups with protected characteristics as set out in the Equality Act, 2010 Additional information: More information Please email TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk copying Rashida.akbar@education.gov.uk if you would like more information or have any queries about this procurement. How to apply Please follow the instructions provided in the tender documentation. If you have any issues downloading the ITT document, please email TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk." ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1c97c7-000b-4491-a0e1-648f8358aaff | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 1 Sep 2021 | | Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £335,000 | | 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 - 1 Sep 2021 at 13:56 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1c97c7-000b-4491-a0e1-648f8358aaff - 1 Sep 2021 at 12:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1c97c7-000b-4491-a0e1-648f8358aaff ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1d1c97c7-000b-4491-a0e1-648f8358aaff 1st September 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5f01c32c-23d2-409d-beb0-62013c4eb8b8 n/a ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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