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title: "Online Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-94d9871e-cefe-46a4-949d-62e1f03ccca0"
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buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION"
published: "2019-04-16"
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# Online Assessment

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-94d9871e-cefe-46a4-949d-62e1f03ccca0

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking to deliver an Online Assessment, specifically a digital Reception Baseline Assessment (dRBA), which is aimed at primary schools in England. This procurement falls under the IT services industry category and is currently in the Award stage. The tender period ended on 8th March 2019, while the contract runs from 1st April 2019 to 25th September 2020. The total value of the awarded contract is £1,161,100. The procurement was conducted through a selective method using a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in IT consulting, software development, and digital services, particularly those with expertise in educational assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those capable of innovative software solutions tailored for early years educational settings. Engaging in this type of project could lead to further growth and collaborations in the education sector, expanding their portfolio and experience.

## Notice

STA are looking to design and develop a digital Reception Baseline Assessment (dRBA) by September 2022 to be delivered in primary schools in England. Schools will administer the dRBA assessment shortly after pupils enter their Reception year, at the start of their primary education. We aim to undertake work to ensure the feasibility of this approach to ensure the assessment remains valid and reliable for pupils of this age.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adfb2265-7895-4d2f-96df-c772847cf112 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Mar 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2019 - 25 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,161,100 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,161,100 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIPPO DIGITAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2019 at 10:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adfb2265-7895-4d2f-96df-c772847cf112

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adfb2265-7895-4d2f-96df-c772847cf112
  16th April 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94346f39-f719-4772-8a50-c80ed413bd54
  Contract

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