--- title: "Invitation to Tender for Illustration support and design services for DfE assessment materials 2024-2026" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ce911d6d-dd0c-418d-8c50-082c43e7ab98" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce911d6d-dd0c-418d-8c50-082c43e7ab98" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce911d6d-dd0c-418d-8c50-082c43e7ab98.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce911d6d-dd0c-418d-8c50-082c43e7ab98.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2024-09-23" --- # Invitation to Tender for Illustration support and design services for DfE assessment materials 2024-2026 Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ce911d6d-dd0c-418d-8c50-082c43e7ab98 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ce911d6d-dd0c-418d-8c50-082c43e7ab98) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ce911d6d-dd0c-418d-8c50-082c43e7ab98.json) ## Summary The Department for Education (DfE) is inviting tenders for illustration support and design services for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA) assessment materials, covering the period from December 2024 to November 2026, with a possibility of extending until November 2027. This involves illustration work for developing key stage 1 and key stage 2 national curriculum tests in mathematics, English reading, and English grammar, punctuation, and spelling. The procurement, categorized under Education and training services, targets a broad range of regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, Yorkshire and the Humber, and more. The tender was published on 23 September 2024, with the deadline for submissions set for 23 October 2024, at 12:00 PM. This procurement is in the tender phase and will follow an open procedure below the threshold, suitable for SMEs and VCSEs. This tender presents promising opportunities for businesses specializing in educational design and illustration services, particularly those looking to expand their portfolio within the public sector. Firms with experience in producing high-quality educational materials for both print and digital mediums would find this contract particularly beneficial. The open procurement method ensures a competitive and transparent process, providing a fair chance for small and medium-sized enterprises and volunteer, community, and social enterprises to participate. Winning this contract can significantly enhance a company's visibility and reputation in the educational services industry. ## Notice Standards and Testing Agency (STA), on behalf of the Department for Education, has been remitted to deliver key stage 1 and key stage 2 national curriculum tests (NCTs) for mathematics, English reading and English grammar, punctuation and spelling for future test development cycles. (Further details on the national curriculum are available at: http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/curriculum) STA requires a supplier to carry out illustration work in support of the STA assessment development work taking place between December 2024 to November 2026. This ITT relates to work required in order to support the STA to produce NCT materials for print and digital assessments. The initial contract term will be 24 months (Dec 2024 - November 2026). There will be an option to extend it for an additional period of up to 12 months (until 30 November 2027) Additional information: To access tender documents please register/ login in to Jaggaer, e-procurement portal using the above link. ITT_3228 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e33f335-b14e-4a3e-8781-cbae457d4d41 | | 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 | 23 Sep 2024 | | Submission deadline | 23 Oct 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 2 Dec 2024 - 30 Nov 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £32,500 | | 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 2WT | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands | | ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry | | Local authority | Coventry | | Electoral ward | St Michael's | | Westminster constituency | Coventry South | | 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) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2024 at 16:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e33f335-b14e-4a3e-8781-cbae457d4d41 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e33f335-b14e-4a3e-8781-cbae457d4d41 23rd September 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education/about/procurement#jaggaer-the-dfe-etendering-portal Jaggaer e-procurement portal LINK: - https://education.app.jaggaer.com/web/login.html Jaggaer e-procurement portal LINK: ## Notice URLs - http://www.education.gov.uk/schools/teachingandlearning/curriculum ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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