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title: "Provision of Science Marking Proofers resource for the Standards and Testing Agency"
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# Provision of Science Marking Proofers resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5168df5b-c495-4ec8-b702-6f58bca7c6f5

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## Summary

The Department for Education is initiating a tender for the "Provision of Science Marking Proofers resource for the Standards and Testing Agency." This opportunity falls under the education and training services sector and is located in Coventry, England. The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 6th December 2019. The contract is valued at £14,000 and will commence on 6th January 2020, lasting until 31st July 2021. The procurement process follows an open procedure that is below the specified threshold.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) that specialise in educational services, quality assurance, or related fields. Businesses with expertise in developing and delivering assessment materials or those that can demonstrate suitable capabilities in educational quality control are well-suited to compete. Engaging in this contract could help businesses expand their portfolio and establish or enhance partnerships with governmental authorities in the educational sector.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to recruit 4 Marking Proofers to work with us to improve and assure the quality of our key stage 2 Science sampling test materials. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk and rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk Please ensure when making queries that both email addresses are used.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1708438e-27f4-4ebb-9c34-53d04d313212 |
| 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 | 5 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| 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

- 5 Nov 2019 at 08:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1708438e-27f4-4ebb-9c34-53d04d313212

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1708438e-27f4-4ebb-9c34-53d04d313212
  5th November 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/66125e3c-a1f1-4718-a06b-96183e245ab1
  Science Marker Proofers ITT

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