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title: "Provision of Braille Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency"
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# Provision of Braille Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-eec78873-df5b-472b-9c61-9287960ae051

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## Summary

The procurement process is being conducted by the Department for Education, specifically through the Standards and Testing Agency (STA). This tender, titled "Provision of Braille Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency," falls under the education and training services industry category. The contract, valued at £35,000, is seeking experts to support quality assurance processes for modified Braille versions of national curriculum tests. The tender period is set to close on 29th May 2019, and the contract is expected to run from 1st August 2019 to 31st July 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in Braille services and quality assurance within the educational sector. Companies with expertise in accessibility and educational materials, particularly those that can demonstrate a clear understanding of national curriculum standards, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this procurement process allows businesses to leverage their skills in a niche market, potentially leading to growth and expanded service offerings.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to appoint Braille experts to support Quality Assurance processes within STA in relation to modified Braille versions of key stage 1 and key stage 2 national curriculum tests. Additional information: Responses to Clarification Questions will be posted here at regular intervals. Queries about the contract should be emailed to rashida.akbar@education. gov.uk and TendersTD.STA@education.gov.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f2ad6fa-35aa-4df1-94a8-b5d72aadec34 |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 29 May 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2019 - 31 Jul 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £35,000 |
| 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

- 3 Apr 2019 at 14:44 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f2ad6fa-35aa-4df1-94a8-b5d72aadec34
- 3 Apr 2019 at 14:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f2ad6fa-35aa-4df1-94a8-b5d72aadec34

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5f2ad6fa-35aa-4df1-94a8-b5d72aadec34
  3rd April 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/47d126bd-6592-4b33-98f6-bc92302f9fd4
  Invitation to tender letter

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