--- title: "Provision of Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA 0284)" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-ddabac41-4250-44c8-90f8-a3c192d4534a" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ddabac41-4250-44c8-90f8-a3c192d4534a" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddabac41-4250-44c8-90f8-a3c192d4534a.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddabac41-4250-44c8-90f8-a3c192d4534a.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2021-07-21" --- # Provision of Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA 0284) Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ddabac41-4250-44c8-90f8-a3c192d4534a [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-ddabac41-4250-44c8-90f8-a3c192d4534a) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-ddabac41-4250-44c8-90f8-a3c192d4534a.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is seeking tenders for the provision of Quality Assurance resources for the Standards and Testing Agency, under the title "Provision of Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency (STA 0294)." This procurement falls within the education and training services sector, and it takes place in England, specifically at STA offices in London and Coventry. The tender period is currently open, ending at midday on 21 September 2021. The total budget for this initiative is £98,500, and the successful contract period is set to commence from 3 January 2022 and conclude on 31 December 2023. This tender is being conducted via an open procedure, which allows any interested party to submit a bid. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in educational consultancy, proof-reading, or assessment development, particularly those with a strong grasp of the national curriculum for Key Stages 1 and 2. Given the focus on roles such as subject specialists, editorial proofers, and marking proofers, organisations with experience in classroom settings, curriculum design, or publishing are particularly well-suited to apply. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector organisations (VCSEs) are encouraged to participate, aligning with the procurement's suitability criteria, making it an ideal opportunity for businesses eager to expand their portfolio in the education sector. ## Notice The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE) is looking to recruit a pool of proof readers to work with us to improve and assure the quality of our assessment materials including Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests. The STA is looking for individuals or organisations who have a good understanding of the national curriculum for key stages 1 and 2 in England, in English reading/literacy, English grammar, punctuation and spelling, mathematics/numeracy, including the application of skills and use of data in addition to relevant professional experience. Experience is likely to come from the classroom, working as a subject advisor to schools, curriculum development, test development or wider assessment development or from a publishing or professional proofing background. Additionally, experts engaged for proofing will have experience of proofing complex materials, on paper and preferably on screen. STA is looking to recruit to the following roles: Subject specialists Editorial proofers Marking proofers Grammar proofers Fresh Pair of Eyes proofers An invitation to tender (ITT) for the provision of the Quality Assurance resource (ref: STA-0284) containing all relevant information regarding the procurement together with the bidders' response section can be obtained on request by emailing TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk. Additional information: More information Please email TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk copying Rashida.akbar@education.gov.uk if you would like more information or have any queries about this procurement. How to apply Please follow the instructions provided in the tender documentation which can be obtained on request by emailing TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708fdeb-f192-47f0-953e-16790eaecaf8 | | 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 | 21 Jul 2021 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 3 Jan 2022 - 31 Dec 2023 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £98,500 | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 21 Jul 2021 at 18:19 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708fdeb-f192-47f0-953e-16790eaecaf8 - 21 Jul 2021 at 15:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708fdeb-f192-47f0-953e-16790eaecaf8 - 21 Jul 2021 at 13:41 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708fdeb-f192-47f0-953e-16790eaecaf8 - 21 Jul 2021 at 12:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708fdeb-f192-47f0-953e-16790eaecaf8 - 21 Jul 2021 at 12:25 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708fdeb-f192-47f0-953e-16790eaecaf8 - 21 Jul 2021 at 12:10 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708fdeb-f192-47f0-953e-16790eaecaf8 - 21 Jul 2021 at 12:06 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708fdeb-f192-47f0-953e-16790eaecaf8 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2708fdeb-f192-47f0-953e-16790eaecaf8 21st July 2021 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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