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title: "STA-0230 Braille Quality Assurance Group"
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# STA-0230 Braille Quality Assurance Group

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-9cf9b935-0cc2-4d63-8229-9f22dcd2c695

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## Summary

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), part of the Department for Education, has completed a tender titled "STA-0230 Braille Quality Assurance Group". This procurement falls within the education and training services industry category and led to the awarding of a contract valued at £35,000, which commenced on 1st August 2019 and will conclude on 31st July 2021. The procurement was carried out through a selective method, calling off from a framework agreement. Key dates include the end of the tender period on 29th May 2019 and the award date of 31st July 2019.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in Braille services and quality assurance, particularly those focused on educational materials. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find it beneficial to participate, as the contract is designed to support the implementation of modified Braille for key stage 1 and 2 national curriculum tests. Companies with expertise in educational resources, disability support, and innovative assessment tools would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar tenders in the future.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) procured the services of Braille experts to support Quality Assurance processes within the STA in relation to modified Braille versions of key stage 1 and key stage 2 national curriculum tests. The national curriculum tests include the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, English reading (key stage 1 and key stage 2), English grammar, punctuation and spelling (key stage 1 and key stage 2), mathematics (key stage 1 and key stage 2) and key stage 2 Science.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b103116-bef7-4511-b193-628feaf87a10 |
| 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 | 20 Aug 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2019 |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,000 |
| 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 | CVENTRY |
| 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 | 7 |
| Supplier names | ANGELA MOULTON; CELIA HODGSON; JUDITH FURSE; LESLEY BLAYNEY; NORMAN BROWN; SUSAN MUNRO; VERNON WEBB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2019 at 12:49 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b103116-bef7-4511-b193-628feaf87a10

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b103116-bef7-4511-b193-628feaf87a10
  20th August 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/945254f0-674e-4f47-8cc7-33db53556936
  Redacted STA-0230 Braille Contract

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