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title: "Invitation to Tender for Technical Advisory Group Framework"
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# Invitation to Tender for Technical Advisory Group Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-913574c6-81c7-4698-bbee-8b586d1eac31

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## Summary

The Department for Education is currently conducting a tender process for the "Invitation to Tender for Technical Advisory Group Framework," which aims to establish a pool of independent technical experts in the education sector, particularly in psychometric practices. This open procurement method is being carried out below the threshold, with the application window closing on 17 January 2022. The contract period is set to commence on 1 March 2022 and will extend until 28 February 2024, with a total value of £84,000. Interested parties can send queries to TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk for further information.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those with expertise in psychometric principles and large-scale assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract as they can bring innovative insights and specialised knowledge to the table. Firms that can demonstrate a strong understanding of item response theory and performance assessment methodologies will find this procurement particularly relevant.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency are looking to procure a pool of independent technical experts to provide expertise and considered advice to STA, to ensure rigorous scrutiny of the technical aspects of the Assessment Research and Development division's processes and procedures. The individuals must have strong knowledge, expertise and working experience within the field of psychometric practices within the field of education. The experts will be required to provide technical feedback on a number of operational queries and research proposals throughout the test development cycle. Areas will include, but not limited to, expertise in item response theory in an operational context, large-scale assessment with an emphasis on the analysis of matrix sampling methodology, performance assessment and conducting validity studies in an operational context. A detailed statement of requirement can be found in the included Invitation to Tender document. Additional information: Please email TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk if you would like more information or have any queries about this procurement. How to apply Please follow the instructions provided in the tender documentation (see the attachment). If you have any issues downloading the ITT document, please email TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d21404-0f1b-4822-88d7-9a532d400b19 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 28 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2021 at 16:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d21404-0f1b-4822-88d7-9a532d400b19

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/33d21404-0f1b-4822-88d7-9a532d400b19
  14th December 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/433edc8c-064b-4dfc-9822-dfc4eb363554
  n/a

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