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title: "KS2 - Operational External Moderators (OEM)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-71dffc31-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2016-11-18"
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# KS2 - Operational External Moderators (OEM)

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-71dffc31-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "KS2 - Operational External Moderators (OEM)" was conducted by the Department For Education in the education and training services industry. The tender was initiated on 18th November 2016 and has since moved through its stages, concluding with an active award on 11th March 2016. The total contract value was £14,000 for services that required OEMs to assess moderation practices across four local authorities. The contract period spanned from 16th March 2016 to 14th July 2016, with an end date for the tender period on 26th February 2016.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses in the education consultancy and training domain, especially those with experience in educational assessments and moderation practices. Companies that specialise in providing consultancy services to local authorities or have a track record in educational services would be well-positioned to leverage this contract to expand their service offerings and develop strategic relationships within the educational sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in future opportunities of this nature.

## Notice

The OEMs will be required to visit four LAs, observe their moderation practices and scrutinise them against a set of criteria. The role also requires the provision of detailed written reports and feedback to each LA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcbbca0d-8907-4f9c-842c-f05578ee36d1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Mar 2016 |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2016 - 14 Jul 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £14,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,500 |
| 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 | 4 |
| Supplier names | ABRAXAS EDUCATION; BESPOKE HOUSE ADVICE; BEVERLEY BARNES; JW EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcbbca0d-8907-4f9c-842c-f05578ee36d1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fcbbca0d-8907-4f9c-842c-f05578ee36d1
  17th March 2016 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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