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title: "For the provision of Key Stage Two Assessment Moderation"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-7130b7e6-6f41-4c06-8b5a-19a0cfe99c98"
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# For the provision of Key Stage Two Assessment Moderation

Buyer: OLDHAM COUNCIL  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7130b7e6-6f41-4c06-8b5a-19a0cfe99c98

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## Summary

Oldham Council is seeking tenders for the provision of Key Stage Two Assessment Moderation services. This active procurement opportunity, classified under education and training services, involves validating a sample of Teacher Assessment judgements in English writing on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education. The tender, with a budget of £25,000, is currently open for submissions and is set to close on 7th September 2020, with the contract period running from 21st September 2020 to 20th September 2021. The delivery of services is expected to occur across various locations in England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses predominantly in the education sector, especially those offering assessment, moderation, and related consulting services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the suitable procurement method being an open procedure. Companies with relevant expertise in educational assessment processes and a capacity to manage the moderation of large sample sizes would be particularly well-positioned to compete for this contract, helping to foster growth within their business operations.

## Notice

LAs are required, on behalf of the Secretary of State for Education, to validate a sample of KS2 Teacher Assessment judgements in English writing. Every year, LAs must externally moderate a sample of at least 25 per cent of LA maintained schools, plus 25 per cent of academies and participating independent schools that opt to be included in the LA's external moderation provision

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec89286-98fc-41b4-94a8-afef6a905485 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 7 Sep 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2020 - 20 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| 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 | OLDHAM COUNCIL |
| Locality | OLDHAM |
| Post town | Oldham |
| Postcode | OL1 1UH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD37 Greater Manchester North East |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Electoral ward | St Mary's |
| Westminster constituency | Oldham East and Saddleworth |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2020 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec89286-98fc-41b4-94a8-afef6a905485

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ec89286-98fc-41b4-94a8-afef6a905485
  18th August 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- http://www.oldham.gov.uk/

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