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title: "KS1 and KS2 Item Validation Trial Administration: Key stage 1 English reading only and Key Stage 2 English reading only"
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# KS1 and KS2 Item Validation Trial Administration: Key stage 1 English reading only and Key Stage 2 English reading only

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef1dddbf-77fa-4ca5-840d-47e1459e243a

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a tender for the administration of a Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 Item Validation Trial, focusing on English reading assessments. This contract, valued at £507,246.55, was awarded through a selective procurement method as a call-off from the STA Trailling Framework. The contract period runs from 14 December 2021 to 13 December 2022, with the tender period having ended on 11 October 2021. The procurement falls within the education and training services industry and encompasses locations across the UK, British Overseas Territories, and Europe.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in educational services, particularly those with expertise in assessment administration and educational consultancy. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this opportunity particularly advantageous, as the hiring organisation encourages their participation. Companies offering innovative approaches to educational assessments and those with a track record of delivering training services would be well-positioned to compete effectively for similar contracts in the future.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency has appointed a contractor for the provision of KS1 and KS2 Item Validation Trial Administration: Key stage 1 English reading only and Key Stage 2 English reading only. This is a call-off contract from the STA Traillling Framework (STA 0166).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f151a6-9a05-46c8-a743-02f46a6b3321 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Dec 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Dec 2021 |
| Contract period | 14 Dec 2021 - 13 Dec 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £507,246 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £507,246 |
| 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 | ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 20 Dec 2021 at 14:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f151a6-9a05-46c8-a743-02f46a6b3321

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/18f151a6-9a05-46c8-a743-02f46a6b3321
  20th December 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/164a5bd9-1104-45c7-945e-946cf00d8a45
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