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title: "Cskills Awards Test Question Authoring"
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buyer: "THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD"
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# Cskills Awards Test Question Authoring

Buyer: THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-d8d0edf8-90f6-4a04-a6ad-d9d283e11748

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## Summary

The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) is seeking suppliers for the "Cskills Awards Test Question Authoring" project, aimed at delivering question writing services for construction qualifications regulated by Ofqual. The tender period closes on 19 May 2017, and the contract, which spans 12 months with the possibility of two annual extensions, is set to commence on 5 June 2017. The main procurement category is services, specifically within the e-learning and training services industry and available to bidders from various locations including the United Kingdom and overseas territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those specialising in e-learning and training for the construction sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply, as they may bring innovative solutions to the question authoring process. Businesses that can demonstrate expertise in creating high-quality assessment materials tailored to vocational qualifications will be particularly well-suited for this opportunity.

## Notice

CSKILLS wishes to procure a framework of suppliers to provide question writing services for a suite of construction qualifications that are regulated by Ofqual. Cskills Awards (the Awarding Body for CITB) uses an electronic Test Platform to deliver end of unit tests to high volumes of learners embarking on both NVQ and Vocational qualifications. The successful contractor will be required to author multiple choice questions covering a range of occupational areas. The contract will be awarded for a period of 12 months (renewable annually) with the option to extend the contract for up to a further 2 years, with annual reviews. Additional information: Questions and Answers Added

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe95432-daac-472e-8d1d-0217d1f6358f |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not applicable |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 19 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 4 Jun 2017 - 31 May 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | THE CONSTRUCTION INDUSTRY TRAINING BOARD |
| Locality | NORFOLK |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE31 6RH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH5 Norfolk |
| ITL 3 | TLH52 North and West Norfolk |
| Local authority | King's Lynn and West Norfolk |
| Electoral ward | Bircham with Rudhams |
| Westminster constituency | North West Norfolk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80420000 - E-learning services
- 80500000 - Training services

## Release History

- 17 May 2017 at 08:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe95432-daac-472e-8d1d-0217d1f6358f
- 8 May 2017 at 09:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe95432-daac-472e-8d1d-0217d1f6358f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/dbe95432-daac-472e-8d1d-0217d1f6358f
  17th May 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9a0be74c-0f97-472e-90de-726cdd5f5eb0
  ITT documents
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6c5c05c4-477f-4fbf-aa94-c221ca95b4df
  appendix a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/88c8216c-a1b4-439a-8863-324f20907e16
  appendix b
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6a7947d1-88e0-412d-a48c-3e4402b24595
  appendix c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8bb46905-f1f1-454b-b29f-f35d7bd09d64
  appendix d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/989508bb-75e4-4e06-a61c-3f424f958f74
  appendix e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c92b9bad-81ee-4821-8844-f1c1aed6ef64
  appendix f
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dcc3fd68-2baa-4cf5-bd9f-79ae7ee8c23c
  appendix g
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bbaadd9c-033e-437c-9624-2defe3ea86b5
  contract
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/87541a0a-d940-481c-bf92-6aa7ad546554
  Questions and Answers

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