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title: "con_18624 & con_18623 STA-0299 Modified Tests Framework"
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published: "2023-02-28"
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# con_18624 & con_18623 STA-0299 Modified Tests Framework

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-c0a8957a-e866-4884-89a9-504d3727f836

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## Summary

The Department for Education has awarded a contract for a 'Framework contract for the provision of modified test materials for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 assessments'. The contract, valued at £4,000,000, has been awarded to suppliers VI Resourcing and PIA for a period starting from February 2, 2023, to January 31, 2027.

This tender opportunity from the Department for Education opens up possibilities for businesses specialised in education and training services, particularly those dealing with accessibility and special educational needs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate in this open procedure tender for potential growth and collaboration opportunities.

## Notice

Framework contract for the provision of modified test materials for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 assessments to ensure that these tests are of high quality, free from bias and accessible for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e47733d-9f51-439a-98fc-ab4f8a2202b5 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Planning, Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Oct 2022 |
| Future notice date | 20 Jul 2022 |
| Award date | 2 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | 2 Feb 2023 - 31 Jan 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,720,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,000,000 |
| 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 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC3 Tees Valley |
| ITL 3 | TLC33 Darlington |
| Local authority | Darlington |
| Electoral ward | Park East |
| Westminster constituency | Darlington |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | PIA; VI RESOURCING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2023 at 14:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e47733d-9f51-439a-98fc-ab4f8a2202b5
- 2 Aug 2022 at 14:18 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f39e8d4-e159-4bb2-af66-ce7757263e5d
- 2 Aug 2022 at 11:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f39e8d4-e159-4bb2-af66-ce7757263e5d
- 2 Aug 2022 at 10:23 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f39e8d4-e159-4bb2-af66-ce7757263e5d
- 11 Jul 2022 at 10:47 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc58533-d1ea-4623-8533-0953170de923
- 11 Jul 2022 at 10:45 - Planning - Planned Procurement Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc58533-d1ea-4623-8533-0953170de923

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e47733d-9f51-439a-98fc-ab4f8a2202b5
  28th February 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f39e8d4-e159-4bb2-af66-ce7757263e5d
  2nd August 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1bc58533-d1ea-4623-8533-0953170de923
  11th July 2022 - Future opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/fda2f94f-09c6-4d7f-aa80-1e60facc57be
  n/a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f5f2679d-17cc-4f84-9dfe-a633ca34a39a
  n/a

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