--- title: "STA-0176 - Modified Tests Framework for the Standards and Testing Agency" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-b846551c-beca-4e1d-96d5-840a5f0a875a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b846551c-beca-4e1d-96d5-840a5f0a875a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b846551c-beca-4e1d-96d5-840a5f0a875a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b846551c-beca-4e1d-96d5-840a5f0a875a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-03-28" --- # STA-0176 - Modified Tests Framework for the Standards and Testing Agency Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-b846551c-beca-4e1d-96d5-840a5f0a875a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-b846551c-beca-4e1d-96d5-840a5f0a875a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-b846551c-beca-4e1d-96d5-840a5f0a875a.json) ## Summary The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), a part of the Department for Education (DfE), has initiated a public procurement process for the "Modified Tests Framework." This framework is intended for the development and delivery of modified Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests for children with visual and hearing impairments. The procurement method is open, and the contract value is £5,000,000, covering a period from 31 January 2019 to 1 February 2023. The tender period concluded on 15 October 2018, and the location for delivery encompasses various regions, including the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), particularly those specialising in educational services and disability support. Companies involved in educational materials, specialised testing services, or inclusive educational resources would be particularly well-suited to compete. The long-term nature of the contract allows businesses to plan and invest in sustainable operations that align with the needs of the STA and its commitment to enhancing educational access for all children. ## Notice The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an Executive Agency of the Department for Education (DfE) is looking to procure suppliers for its new Modified Tests Framework - a framework for the development and delivery of modified versions of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests for children with visual and hearing impairments. The new framework will be for four years from 31 January 2019 to 1 February 2023. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/799af028-d40f-4dc3-9be2-8adfd7dab370 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Mar 2019 | | Submission deadline | 15 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 29 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | 31 Jan 2019 - 1 Feb 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £5,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £5,000,000 | | 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 | 3 | | Supplier names | GWASG PIA CYFYNGEDIG; RNIB ENTERPRISES; V I RESOURCING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 28 Mar 2019 at 12:16 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/799af028-d40f-4dc3-9be2-8adfd7dab370 - 21 Feb 2019 at 13:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/799af028-d40f-4dc3-9be2-8adfd7dab370 - 10 Oct 2018 at 14:04 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56522eec-83f4-4312-8010-d7bca109f525 - 8 Oct 2018 at 14:24 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56522eec-83f4-4312-8010-d7bca109f525 - 27 Sep 2018 at 08:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56522eec-83f4-4312-8010-d7bca109f525 - 24 Sep 2018 at 08:29 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56522eec-83f4-4312-8010-d7bca109f525 - 11 Sep 2018 at 11:46 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56522eec-83f4-4312-8010-d7bca109f525 - 22 Aug 2018 at 08:20 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56522eec-83f4-4312-8010-d7bca109f525 - 27 Jul 2018 at 10:53 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56522eec-83f4-4312-8010-d7bca109f525 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/799af028-d40f-4dc3-9be2-8adfd7dab370 28th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/56522eec-83f4-4312-8010-d7bca109f525 10th October 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8d1a8802-bd5d-47f4-9712-66126d5c082e Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/a38508c8-3ebb-4025-b329-403f79590544 2012 KS2 L35 Science Sampling Test A - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/25e1c04e-80e6-48a7-aa43-a5ff8ebbaa1f 2012 KS2 L35 Science Sampling Test B - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ca868186-926b-4cbf-8103-be7413313fd9 2014 KS2 L35 English GPS Spelling Task - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4e832e8a-4f48-4968-9801-8622f8f4b950 2014 KS2 L35 English GPS Spelling Task Instructions - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f67d5833-800d-4e1b-893b-aea386a3cc64 2014 KS2 L35 English GPS Short Answer - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28a80e60-82b7-4011-addd-569c0fad17d4 2014 KS2 L35 English Reading Answer Booklet - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d4bd8c0e-a15f-458c-b9e0-519dedc22c23 2014 KS2 L35 English Reading Answer Booklet 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/54ecb045-638a-4913-b3a5-208e3357da69 2014 KS2 L35 Maths Paper 1 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/10addb89-212c-4cfc-9462-c22712322710 2014 KS2 L35 Maths Paper 2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f8881cf6-e42d-4c69-9b05-f3d6fdd63dc6 Supplier briefing event presentation - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/596e536d-ddd9-4c15-bf1a-3ae293b4c081 Clarification questions and answers - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/514a7fbe-a9bb-4cdd-806d-3a8683088f2e Clarification questions and answers updated 24.9.2018 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/64856ed9-69f7-4cd4-ad5a-8854ec6e2c6d Clarification questions and answers updated 24.9.2018 v2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c0f11b44-5ef3-450a-aea1-ecaf9eee23ba Clarification questions and answers updated 8.10.2018 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/363dfad5-dc6f-449f-89c5-98c0ed3a5db1 Clarification questions and answers updated 10.10.2018 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3087cfde-9d15-4775-9c5c-25879d8cf844 Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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