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title: "Technical Advisory Group Framework - STA 0280"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-97a86101-48d1-47df-93f7-51fbb752a6b3"
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# Technical Advisory Group Framework - STA 0280

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-97a86101-48d1-47df-93f7-51fbb752a6b3

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed the award process for the tender titled "Technical Advisory Group Framework - STA 0280" aimed at providing independent technical expertise in the education and training services sector. This contract, worth £84,000, is active and will run from 1 March 2022 to 29 February 2024. The procurement method used was an open procedure, which concluded on 17 January 2022. The work will be delivered across various regions in the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London.

This procurement presents substantial opportunities for growth particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in education-related services. Businesses that can provide independent technical advisory services, particularly in assessment research and development, would be well-positioned to engage in future contracts with the Department for Education, enhancing their profiles within this vital industry sector.

## Notice

Having completed the bids evaluation process, the Standards and Testing Agency has appointed multiple contractors (Technical Experts) to provide independent technical expertise and considered advice to STA, to ensure rigorous scrutiny of technical aspects of the Assessment Research & Development division's processes and procedures.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19697d8f-373c-4fcc-abde-c622a2a69dfb |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Mar 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Mar 2022 - 29 Feb 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,000 |
| 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 | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ANTON BEGUIN; CHAD BUCKENDAHL; ELLEN FORTE; JENNIFER RANDALL; LI CAI; LOUISE BENSON; NATHAN ZOANETI; STEVE FERRARA; TERRY ACKERMAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 22 Mar 2022 at 16:37 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19697d8f-373c-4fcc-abde-c622a2a69dfb
- 22 Mar 2022 at 16:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19697d8f-373c-4fcc-abde-c622a2a69dfb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/19697d8f-373c-4fcc-abde-c622a2a69dfb
  22nd March 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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