--- title: "Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-752004da-85e9-4d12-87db-368501c24aab" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-752004da-85e9-4d12-87db-368501c24aab" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-752004da-85e9-4d12-87db-368501c24aab.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-752004da-85e9-4d12-87db-368501c24aab.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-01-19" --- # Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-752004da-85e9-4d12-87db-368501c24aab [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-752004da-85e9-4d12-87db-368501c24aab) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-752004da-85e9-4d12-87db-368501c24aab.json) ## Summary The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), part of the Department For Education, is seeking Inclusion Experts for the provision of resources aimed at ensuring Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests are inclusive and accessible. The tender, titled "Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency," has been designated under the education and training services category and has a total contract value of up to £21,000. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which has been completed, with the tender period ending on 12th June 2017 and the contract period running from 3rd July 2017 to 30th June 2018, primarily based in Coventry, England. This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialised in educational services, particularly those with expertise in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), English as an Additional Language (EAL), and other related fields. Firms that can provide trained professionals, including psychologists, special educators, and support staff, will be well-placed to compete for this contract. Furthermore, it is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) looking to expand their services in the education industry. ## Notice The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to recruit a pool of Inclusion Experts with a range of specialisms to ensure that Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy are inclusive and accessible for all. We are looking for experts with knowledge and experience of working with children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), English as an Additional Language (EAL), visual impairments, hearing impairments, dyslexia, dyscalculia etc. Additional information: Total value of the contract is up to PS21,000. Queries about the contract should be emailed to rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk and TestDevelopment.STA@education.gsi.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d1201e-b63f-4dd3-8afa-fbf06ec6503a | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Jan 2018 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Jul 2017 | | Contract period | 31 Jul 2017 - 30 Jun 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £21,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £21,000 | | 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 | SEE ATTACHED LIST OF SUPPLIERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services - 85 - Health and social work services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services - 85000000 - Health and social work services ## Release History - 19 Jan 2018 at 08:38 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d1201e-b63f-4dd3-8afa-fbf06ec6503a - 18 Jan 2018 at 15:19 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d1201e-b63f-4dd3-8afa-fbf06ec6503a - 10 Jan 2018 at 09:23 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d1201e-b63f-4dd3-8afa-fbf06ec6503a - 28 Nov 2017 at 10:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d1201e-b63f-4dd3-8afa-fbf06ec6503a - 9 Jun 2017 at 12:30 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437124d3-e001-4406-91a6-78082ab36a97 - 15 May 2017 at 15:13 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437124d3-e001-4406-91a6-78082ab36a97 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/81d1201e-b63f-4dd3-8afa-fbf06ec6503a 19th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/437124d3-e001-4406-91a6-78082ab36a97 9th June 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a8c94341-293d-435d-8de3-c7e4e78d8b3c Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e6e5271-18d7-4e5d-9b9c-aba5c428105a Clarification questions document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/68b8458f-f4b9-4b7c-896f-1243d24919a4 List of suppliers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/385a255f-677e-40f8-a467-4c3bf7503a3d Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/fe630ed6-5a0e-4360-80b0-bb95c6bad674 Invitation to tender letter ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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