--- title: "Provision of Educational Psychologist resource for the Standards and Testing Agency" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a24ce0af-8871-4eec-ae00-a1ce97d2f398" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a24ce0af-8871-4eec-ae00-a1ce97d2f398" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a24ce0af-8871-4eec-ae00-a1ce97d2f398.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a24ce0af-8871-4eec-ae00-a1ce97d2f398.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-11-28" --- # Provision of Educational Psychologist resource for the Standards and Testing Agency Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a24ce0af-8871-4eec-ae00-a1ce97d2f398 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a24ce0af-8871-4eec-ae00-a1ce97d2f398) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a24ce0af-8871-4eec-ae00-a1ce97d2f398.json) ## Summary The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), part of the Department for Education, is seeking to procure a pool of qualified Educational Psychologists to support Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy. This tender, titled "Provision of Educational Psychologist resource", falls under the industry category of education and training services, with a total contract value of £900,000. The procurement process is currently at the award stage, following an open procurement method, and was initiated with a tender period that concluded on 21 September 2018. The contract period is set to run from 1 November 2018 until 31 October 2020. The service is to be delivered across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other territories. This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those offering psychological support and assessments. Qualified Educational Psychologists, as well as small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), are encouraged to participate, especially those with a focus on inclusivity for individuals with special educational needs and disabilities. Given the magnitude of the requirement and the emphasis on accessible education, businesses that can demonstrate expertise and a qualified workforce will find this tender particularly advantageous for growth and expansion within the educational sector. ## Notice The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an Executive Agency of the Department for Education (DfE) is looking to procure the services of pool of qualified Educational Psychologists to ensure that Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests and professional Skills Tests in Literacy and Numeracy are inclusive and accessible for all including those with a range of special educational needs and disabilities. Additional information: Responses to Clarification Questions will be posted here at regular intervals. Queries about the contract should be emailed to rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk and TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca70afa-05a3-47a6-9934-651afd07bc53 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Nov 2018 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Oct 2018 | | Contract period | 1 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £900,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £90,000 | | 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 3BH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | Sherbourne | | Westminster constituency | Coventry North West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SEE ATTACHED LIST | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 28 Nov 2018 at 16:04 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca70afa-05a3-47a6-9934-651afd07bc53 - 12 Sep 2018 at 16:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d26434-e453-4361-a686-c39390d7aec5 - 4 Sep 2018 at 09:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d26434-e453-4361-a686-c39390d7aec5 - 3 Aug 2018 at 14:03 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d26434-e453-4361-a686-c39390d7aec5 - 27 Jul 2018 at 16:57 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d26434-e453-4361-a686-c39390d7aec5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6ca70afa-05a3-47a6-9934-651afd07bc53 28th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72d26434-e453-4361-a686-c39390d7aec5 12th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b12ded7a-2d30-40f4-9d95-c0c46fd4ee9e Invitation to tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e3089f0c-59b0-42c7-9d90-e5f2655c9f2c Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/35f36100-22d2-4be1-afdf-6baf7da4752f Clarifications updated 4th September 2018 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/374516a3-07b0-4ea2-a697-4f50c944e575 Clarifications updated 12th September 2018 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/7dbebf13-8305-462a-9325-34eb72163a76 Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1741200c-02cf-4b11-a98d-961fd94be24e List of Contractors ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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