--- title: "Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ab9cf3d6-eb6d-4f79-be7c-464a4611b83e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab9cf3d6-eb6d-4f79-be7c-464a4611b83e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab9cf3d6-eb6d-4f79-be7c-464a4611b83e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab9cf3d6-eb6d-4f79-be7c-464a4611b83e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2018-11-28" --- # Provision of Inclusion Expert resource for the Standards and Testing Agency Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ab9cf3d6-eb6d-4f79-be7c-464a4611b83e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ab9cf3d6-eb6d-4f79-be7c-464a4611b83e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ab9cf3d6-eb6d-4f79-be7c-464a4611b83e.json) ## Summary The Department for Education, through the Standards and Testing Agency, has initiated a tender for the "Provision of Inclusion Expert resource". This procurement process is classified under the education and training services industry and has a total contract value of £480,000. The tender was published on 27th July 2018, with a bidding period that closed on 21st September 2018. The contract is expected to commence from 1st November 2018 and will run until 31st October 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure, aimed at soliciting a diverse range of responses from potential suppliers. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in inclusive education and related services, particularly those with expertise in Autism spectrum disorders, dyslexia, communication and language development, and other special educational needs. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, as the buyer encourages participation from organisations that demonstrate a commitment to inclusivity and accessibility in educational settings. ## Notice The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to recruit a pool of Inclusion Experts with a range of specialisms 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. We are looking for experts with knowledge and expertise in Autism spectrum disorders, Behavioural development, Communication and language development (including dyslexia), Cultural awareness/understanding, English as an additional language (EAL), Hearing impairments (HI), Visual impairments (VI), and other Special Educational Needs and Disabilities - SEND (including dyscalculia and dyspraxia). 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/37823879-c519-4a0f-a699-af2b4bd4e7ef | | 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 | 1 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | 6 Nov 2018 - 31 Oct 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £480,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £480,000 | | 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 16:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37823879-c519-4a0f-a699-af2b4bd4e7ef - 12 Sep 2018 at 16:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6211bd-91ae-484d-9033-1f165bcab2ba - 4 Sep 2018 at 09:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6211bd-91ae-484d-9033-1f165bcab2ba - 3 Aug 2018 at 14:05 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6211bd-91ae-484d-9033-1f165bcab2ba - 27 Jul 2018 at 16:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6211bd-91ae-484d-9033-1f165bcab2ba ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/37823879-c519-4a0f-a699-af2b4bd4e7ef 28th November 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bc6211bd-91ae-484d-9033-1f165bcab2ba 12th September 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/07992f08-73d4-4494-a550-494e92c86ec6 Invitation to tender - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/77aa32e0-be9b-4517-a55f-34adfc93ed49 Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/59d7f6b7-7e19-4cbe-8fd0-b4ada75337b8 Clarifications updated 4th September 2018 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/192b6cda-a443-47c4-9fec-0d3513571a8d Clarifications updated 12th September 2018 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/5f345b2c-a2ba-4f09-bbd0-d84f1ce9f75c Contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/25574e11-e1fc-4828-81a1-a87b31ab2ae2 List of contractors ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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