--- title: "Provision of Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-f9bec64c-a3fd-4b08-ba7e-37acd9d144b5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9bec64c-a3fd-4b08-ba7e-37acd9d144b5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9bec64c-a3fd-4b08-ba7e-37acd9d144b5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9bec64c-a3fd-4b08-ba7e-37acd9d144b5.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION" published: "2019-05-22" --- # Provision of Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-f9bec64c-a3fd-4b08-ba7e-37acd9d144b5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-f9bec64c-a3fd-4b08-ba7e-37acd9d144b5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-f9bec64c-a3fd-4b08-ba7e-37acd9d144b5.json) ## Summary The Department for Education is currently seeking to procure quality assurance resources through an open tender titled "Provision of Quality Assurance resource for the Standards and Testing Agency". This opportunity falls under the education and training services category and is based in Coventry, England. The tender period closes on 29 May 2019, with the contract anticipated to commence on 1 August 2019 and conclude on 31 July 2021. The total estimated value of this contract is £200,000, and it is particularly suited for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary and community sector enterprises (VCSE). This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses with expertise in proofreading and quality assurance, especially those with a background in educational materials or assessment services. Companies that can demonstrate experience in enhancing material quality, including national curriculum tests and teacher skills assessments, would be well-positioned to compete. Engaging in this contract could expand a business's portfolio and establish long-term partnerships within the education sector. ## Notice The Standards and Testing Agency (STA) is looking to recruit a pool of proof readers to work with us to improve and assure the quality of our assessment materials including national curriculum tests and the professional Skills Tests for prospective teachers (Literacy and Numeracy). 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/383049d1-9bf1-421c-b23b-8c58cb9aff03 | | 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 | 22 May 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 | £200,000 | | 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 - 22 May 2019 at 08:57 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/383049d1-9bf1-421c-b23b-8c58cb9aff03 - 30 Apr 2019 at 10:53 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/383049d1-9bf1-421c-b23b-8c58cb9aff03 - 10 Apr 2019 at 13:28 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/383049d1-9bf1-421c-b23b-8c58cb9aff03 - 3 Apr 2019 at 14:45 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/383049d1-9bf1-421c-b23b-8c58cb9aff03 - 3 Apr 2019 at 14:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/383049d1-9bf1-421c-b23b-8c58cb9aff03 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/383049d1-9bf1-421c-b23b-8c58cb9aff03 22nd May 2019 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dc0bea3d-44c6-4861-858d-e5cb9f6035b5 Invitation to tender letter - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6eee5115-5ea5-49fb-bbbf-f1f6aee64644 Proofing Exercise - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/28f07e27-688d-417f-bd42-a8cf77bd5204 Draft contract - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/688c9bc3-463e-4303-880d-a84894c188c3 Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3c02009c-388b-4435-b1f3-8b5cce5d83b4 Clarifications - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f310c80e-7727-49a9-bea5-4dfe67cd5177 Clarifications revised 22.5.2019 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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