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title: "Provision of Curriculum Expert Services 2018-2020 Joanna Shackleton Limited"
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# Provision of Curriculum Expert Services 2018-2020 Joanna Shackleton Limited

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-8e6b8188-8be8-4196-873b-8dc5fb9c3171

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to procure curriculum expert services as part of its initiative to develop National Curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests for prospective teachers. The contract, titled "Provision of Curriculum Expert Services 2018-2020," has a total value of £750,000 and spans from 1 February 2018 to 31 January 2020. The open procurement method allows for broad participation, with the tender submission deadline having closed on 22 December 2017. This procurement falls under the education and training services category and is located in Coventry, England.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in education services, particularly those with expertise in curriculum development and educational assessment. Businesses that can provide qualified curriculum experts are well-suited to compete for this contract, which aims to enhance the quality and standards of teaching assessments. Engaging in such projects could not only foster growth but also establish long-term relationships with a key governmental authority.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to procure a range of curriculum experts to provide independent expertise for the development of the National Curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests for prospective teachers (Literacy and Numeracy) between 1 February 2018 and 31 January 2020. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk and TestDevelopment.STA@education.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2300afc-52b4-49d3-bd5c-063f589ba505 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £750,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 | JOANNA SHACKLETON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 15 Jun 2018 at 11:28 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2300afc-52b4-49d3-bd5c-063f589ba505

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c2300afc-52b4-49d3-bd5c-063f589ba505
  15th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0bf9f421-4a0e-4cd0-9216-1728fbffbfb6
  Invitation to tender letter
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7f6f9ef8-0fe3-47fb-afbe-3c4b75a54e00
  Clarification Q&A 8.12.2017
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/874fc0ba-e0bc-472b-a22f-07a86c6e1584
  Contract

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