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title: "Inclusion Experts Framework 2022-2024"
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# Inclusion Experts Framework 2022-2024

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-93a1bbe2-49aa-4f9d-b790-452b571f260c

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the procurement process for the "Inclusion Experts Framework 2022-2024", which focuses on providing education and training services to promote inclusivity in test materials. The tender was conducted via an open procedure and concluded with multiple individuals being appointed as Inclusion Experts. The contract, valued at £335,000, commenced on 1st February 2022 and will last until 31st January 2024. This initiative caters to regions including the UK, British Overseas Territories, the Channel Islands, and Europe, marking it as a significant opportunity within the education sector.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in education consultancy and inclusivity services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations with expertise in educational assessments and bias-free material design would be well-positioned to engage with the Department for Education. By participating in this framework, these businesses can contribute to advancing equitable educational practices while fostering their growth in the competitive public sector market.

## Notice

Following the conclusion of the evaluation process, the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) has appointed multiple individuals ( Inclusion Experts) to provide independent input into the expert review of test materials at various stages of test development to cater for pupils with different protected characteristics and ensure that these tests are free from bias and inclusive for all.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20fbac2d-054a-4284-950c-925669cac453 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 11 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2022 - 31 Jan 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £335,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £335,000 |
| 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 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MULTIPLE INDIVIDUALS HAVE BEEN APPOINTED |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 11 Mar 2022 at 12:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20fbac2d-054a-4284-950c-925669cac453

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20fbac2d-054a-4284-950c-925669cac453
  11th March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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