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title: "STA 253 - KS1&2 DSTL QA & facilitator - Award"
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# STA 253 - KS1&2 DSTL QA & facilitator - Award

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d5deac05-60c9-4bf5-b1c5-896dfb9782a9

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Department for Education in England, which has awarded contracts under the title "STA 253 - KS1&2 DSTL QA & facilitator". This initiative focuses on education and training services, specifically monitoring assessment moderation activities for Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 in local authorities. The procurement method used was an open procedure (below threshold), with the contract period starting on 13th October 2020 and ending on 30th July 2021. The deadline for tender bids was 30th April 2020, and the total contract value awarded is £2,550.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in educational services, particularly those specialising in training and quality assurance within the school system. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be well-suited to compete, especially those with expertise in Key Stages 1 and 2. The contracts awarded to 10 individuals may allow these organisations to expand their services while contributing to national education standards and assessments.

## Notice

Award notice for 10 individuals providing education services. We are responsible for monitoring KS1, KS2 and early years foundation stage (EYFS) teacher assessment (TA) moderation activities carried out by local authorities (LAs). In 2021, STA will deliver national LA TA moderator training for KS1 and KS2 English writing. National training and standardisation will ensure the TA frameworks (TAFs) are applied accurately and consistently across the country, which will provide a robust and reliable national data set. For the 2020/21 test cycle, recruitment: -10 deputy standardisation team leaders - quality assurance and facilitator role (DSTL), applicants with both KS1 & KS2 expertise are invited to apply for this role which will cover both KS1 and KS2.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd51441-f149-49fe-b24c-b78207561f52 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Oct 2020 |
| Contract period | 12 Oct 2020 - 30 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,550 |
| 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 | 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MULTIPLE SUPPLIERS - 10 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2021 at 10:37 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd51441-f149-49fe-b24c-b78207561f52

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ffd51441-f149-49fe-b24c-b78207561f52
  4th March 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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