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title: "Curriculum experts - Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency 2024 - 2026"
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# Curriculum experts - Provision of Primary Curriculum and Early Years Foundation Stage Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency 2024 - 2026

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-7c377b4b-d013-4849-b91f-daaef4586dc0

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking 19 experienced curriculum experts to provide independent expertise for the development of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum tests as well as Early Years Foundation Stage experts to advise on the reception baseline assessment. The contracts will run from February 1, 2024, to January 31, 2026. The closing date for bids is October 30, 2023. The procurement process is under an open procedure (above threshold) for education and training services.

This tender opportunity by the Department for Education could benefit businesses specialising in curriculum development and assessment services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are suitable to compete. Businesses located in the United Kingdom, British Oversea Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the Rest of the World can participate. The procurement stage is currently active, providing a chance for qualified companies to contribute to educational testing and assessment services.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to procure 19 experienced curriculum experts (Curriculum Advisors and Assessment Advisors) to provide independent expertise for the development of the Key Stage 1 (KS1) and Key Stage 2 (KS2) National Curriculum tests for English Grammar Punctuation & Spelling, English Reading and Mathematics, as well as Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) experts to provide advice on the development of the reception baseline assessment. The contracts will run between 1 February 2024 and 31 January 2026. The closing date for bids is 30 October 2023. To view full details of this opportunity and access to the Tender Pack Please view the current opportunities on DFE's E-Sourcing portal Jaggaer: education.app.jaggaer.com

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ecf805-aa94-4418-812a-4206059f91b7 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2024 - 31 Jan 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £404,565 |
| 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 | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Sep 2023 at 17:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ecf805-aa94-4418-812a-4206059f91b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f1ecf805-aa94-4418-812a-4206059f91b7
  6th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder

## Provenance

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