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title: "Provision of Early Years Expert Resource for the Standards and Testing Agency"
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# Provision of Early Years Expert Resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-61165adf-ee9a-4a56-93ca-eaedbd2c8005

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## Summary

The Standards and Testing Agency, operating under the Department for Education, is currently in the Tender stage for the procurement titled "Provision of Early Years Expert Resource." This initiative aims to source two Early Years Experts to provide independent expertise for the development of the Reception Baseline Assessment, with a contract period commencing from 1st September 2019 and concluding on 31st January 2022. The open procurement method is utilised, with a budget allocation of £70,000. Interested parties should note that the tender period closes on 19th July 2019.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), specialising in education and training services. Companies that offer expertise in early childhood education, assessment development, or similar consulting services would be ideally positioned to compete for this contract. By engaging in this procurement, businesses can contribute to shaping educational standards while also fostering growth and collaboration within the sector.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to procure two Early Years Experts to provide independent expertise for the development of the Reception Baseline Assessment between 1 September 2019 and 31 January 2022. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk and TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c1c7ef-7ac7-4452-a3e9-898bd0ab6cab |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Aug 2019 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| 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

- 7 Jun 2019 at 20:43 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c1c7ef-7ac7-4452-a3e9-898bd0ab6cab
- 7 Jun 2019 at 12:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c1c7ef-7ac7-4452-a3e9-898bd0ab6cab

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/53c1c7ef-7ac7-4452-a3e9-898bd0ab6cab
  7th June 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c5ea6674-0db3-4079-8cc8-337b00679d29
  Invitation to tender letter

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