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title: "Provision of Curriculum Expert Services 2018-2020 Literacy Works Ltd"
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# Provision of Curriculum Expert Services 2018-2020 Literacy Works Ltd

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-522878bc-9ba9-4eba-82a3-5e815a3f46cc

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to procure curriculum expert services for the development of National Curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests for prospective teachers, covering the period from 1 February 2018 to 31 January 2020. This contract, titled "Provision of Curriculum Expert Services 2018-2020" with a total value of £750,000, falls under the education and training services category. The open procurement process was initiated with a tender period that concluded on 22 December 2017, and it is located in Coventry, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those with expertise in curriculum development and assessment. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. The extensive duration of the contract allows for sustained engagement and growth in the education sector, enhancing the potential for ongoing partnerships with the Department for Education.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to procure a range of curriculum experts to provide independent expertise for the development of the National Curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests for prospective teachers (Literacy and Numeracy) between 1 February 2018 and 31 January 2020. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk and TestDevelopment.STA@education.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957f0e9e-166b-42a5-b5aa-4ce0a5ff8bdc |
| 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 | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LITERACY WORKS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2018 at 11:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957f0e9e-166b-42a5-b5aa-4ce0a5ff8bdc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/957f0e9e-166b-42a5-b5aa-4ce0a5ff8bdc
  15th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4a59211d-72c6-40b7-8268-57153c0bea4a
  Invitation to tender letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cb1a334b-dbb1-4d69-b20d-e7d30dc639dd
  Clarification Q&A 8.12.2017
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdf53d11-321c-459d-8cb4-e14568d23da7
  Contract

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