--- title: "Technical Advisory Framework" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-e64b1731-08b0-4019-948d-bb6e82c6c9a0" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e64b1731-08b0-4019-948d-bb6e82c6c9a0" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e64b1731-08b0-4019-948d-bb6e82c6c9a0.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e64b1731-08b0-4019-948d-bb6e82c6c9a0.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-02-28" --- # Technical Advisory Framework Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-e64b1731-08b0-4019-948d-bb6e82c6c9a0 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-e64b1731-08b0-4019-948d-bb6e82c6c9a0) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-e64b1731-08b0-4019-948d-bb6e82c6c9a0.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is initiating a procurement process titled "Technical Advisory Framework" aimed at securing a pool of independent technical experts to provide essential consultancy services related to psychometric practices in education. The tender is currently in the Award stage, having commenced with a deadline for submissions on 10 December 2018. The contract will run from 14 January 2019 to 13 January 2022, with a total budget of £100,000 allocated for the services under the classification of Education and training services. The contract is accessible across the United Kingdom and beyond, including British Overseas Territories and the European region. This opportunity offers significant avenues for business growth, especially for SMEs and voluntary and community sector enterprises with expertise in psychometric methods and educational assessment. Companies that can provide expert analysis and feedback during the test development process, especially those experienced in item response theory and large-scale assessments, are encouraged to apply. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their visibility, establish collaborations within the education sector, and position themselves as key providers of technical advisory services in the education landscape. ## Notice STA is looking to procure a pool of independent technical experts to provide expertise and considered advice to STA, to ensure rigorous scrutiny of the technical aspects of the Test development division's processes and procedures. STA require individuals with strong knowledge, expertise and working experience within the field of psychometric practices within the field of education. The experts will be required to provide technical feedback on a number of operational queries and research proposals throughout the test development cycle. Areas will include, but not limited to, expertise in item response theory in an operational context, large-scale assessment with an emphasis on the analysis of matrix sampling methodology, performance assessment and conducting validity studies in an operational context. The successful experts must: * have strong knowledge, experience and expertise * be flexible and available to review materials remotely in a secure location * attend in person or via video conferencing the Annual General Meeting * have the capacity to meet the requirements set out in this ITT Additional information: E-mail: TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk and copied to chris.davies@education.gov.uk ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2f83e1-d042-40f1-9a92-2b905bfbba7d | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Dec 2018 | | Contract period | 14 Jan 2019 - 13 Jan 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £100,000 | | 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 | 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 | LIST OF SUPPLIERS BELOW | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 80 - Education and training services ### Codes - 80000000 - Education and training services ## Release History - 28 Feb 2019 at 09:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2f83e1-d042-40f1-9a92-2b905bfbba7d - 4 Dec 2018 at 16:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e96c79-99ac-4a73-a303-c87c1b1d3935 - 13 Nov 2018 at 14:49 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e96c79-99ac-4a73-a303-c87c1b1d3935 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4d2f83e1-d042-40f1-9a92-2b905bfbba7d 28th February 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/96e96c79-99ac-4a73-a303-c87c1b1d3935 4th December 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/b0f44d70-6afa-4d1f-87a2-54e4d3251bbe Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7205a3ac-abca-42eb-9049-f34824c1d6c7 Clarification document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6cbea439-bce2-4db1-a0d7-08ae0eeca4b1 Contract ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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