--- title: "Provision of Curriculum Expert Resource for the Standards and Testing Agency - Skills Tests Literacy Assessment Advisor (STA-0160/22)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-a34c9731-f07b-43ff-8efc-10894e14facd" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a34c9731-f07b-43ff-8efc-10894e14facd" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a34c9731-f07b-43ff-8efc-10894e14facd.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a34c9731-f07b-43ff-8efc-10894e14facd.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-05-14" --- # Provision of Curriculum Expert Resource for the Standards and Testing Agency - Skills Tests Literacy Assessment Advisor (STA-0160/22) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-a34c9731-f07b-43ff-8efc-10894e14facd [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-a34c9731-f07b-43ff-8efc-10894e14facd) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-a34c9731-f07b-43ff-8efc-10894e14facd.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently seeking to procure a Curriculum Expert Resource in the role of Skills Tests Literacy Assessment Advisor. This tender, identified as STA-0160/22, is positioned within the Education and Training Services industry category and is located in Coventry, England. The procurement method adopted for this opportunity is an open procedure, aimed at contracts below the threshold, and submissions are due by 18 May 2018. The contract is expected to commence on 01 June 2018 and conclude on 31 January 2020, and it has an estimated value of £25,000. This opportunity presents a significant growth avenue for businesses that specialize in educational services, particularly those with expertise in assessment and curriculum development. Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community, and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this tender, as the procurement process is designed to be inclusive and accessible. The procurement also welcomes organisations with a strong understanding of teacher training and assessment design, making it an ideal fit for those aiming to expand their footprint in the educational sector. ## Notice The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to acquire Curriculum Expert resource to support test development processes within STA in relation to the professional Skills Tests for prospective teachers. STA is looking to procure an Assessment Advisor for Skills Tests Literacy for the period 01 June 2018 and 31 January 2020. 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/d2acf86e-936b-4870-a1fa-33c3547183cd | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 14 May 2018 | | Submission deadline | 18 May 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 31 May 2018 - 31 Jan 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 14 May 2018 at 11:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2acf86e-936b-4870-a1fa-33c3547183cd - 18 Apr 2018 at 16:01 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2acf86e-936b-4870-a1fa-33c3547183cd - 13 Apr 2018 at 13:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2acf86e-936b-4870-a1fa-33c3547183cd ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d2acf86e-936b-4870-a1fa-33c3547183cd 14th May 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/74fc0db6-19e3-456c-b9c4-c80a61322324 Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/48ab1070-d139-43d9-98ee-09f686b7233f Clarification document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5d82029c-62b1-46bb-b225-ad63044c95c4 Clarification document updated 14.5.18 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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