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title: "ID 4770252 DAC 23/23 - CCEA - SPECIALIST SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTER-ADAPTIVE TESTS (CATS)"
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published: "2023-03-21"
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# ID 4770252 DAC 23/23 - CCEA - SPECIALIST SUPPORT FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMPUTER-ADAPTIVE TESTS (CATS)

Buyer: COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM, EXAMINATIONS ASSESSMENT - CCEA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-03b4d3

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## Summary

The Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) has completed a procurement process titled "ID 4770252 DAC 23/23 - CCEA - Specialist Support for the Development of Computer-Adaptive Tests (CATs)" in the IT services industry category. This process was conducted using a limited procurement method with the rationale of an award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition. The contract worth £109,400 GBP was signed on March 21, 2023, with JBS Executive Education Limited as the active supplier. The procurement location is in Belfast, United Kingdom.

This tender by CCEA for specialist support in developing Computer-Adaptive Tests (CATs) presents business growth opportunities for firms skilled in IT services, consulting, software development, and Internet support. Businesses aiming to provide innovative solutions integrated with school management systems should consider bidding for this contract. The procurement process has already advanced to the award stage, offering potential suppliers a chance to contribute to educational advancement in Northern Ireland through technology-driven testing and reporting services.

## Notice

Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) have a Contract with The Psychometric Centre, Cambridge Judge Business School Executive for specialist support for the development of Computer-Adaptive Tests (CATs)

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Council for the Curriculum, Examinations & Assessment (CCEA) have a Contract with The Psychometric Centre, Cambridge Judge Business School Executive for specialist support for the development of Computer-Adaptive Tests (CATs)

### Procurement Information

The Contracting Authority have advised that they will rely on Regulation 32 2 B ii for technical reasons as the software applications have been heavily bespoked and integrated with school management systems and C2K to meet Northern Ireland curriculum and enable delivery of computerised adaptive tests and automated reports.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008208-2023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £109,400 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | COUNCIL FOR THE CURRICULUM, EXAMINATIONS ASSESSMENT - CCEA |
| Locality | BELFAST |
| Post town | Northern Ireland |
| Postcode | BT1 3BG |
| Country | Northern Ireland |
| ITL 1 | TLN Northern Ireland |
| ITL 2 | TLN0 Northern Ireland |
| ITL 3 | TLN06 Belfast |
| Local authority | Belfast |
| Electoral ward | Duncairn |
| Westminster constituency | Belfast North |
| Delivery location | TLN Northern Ireland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | JBS EXECUTIVE EDUCATION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72000000 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

## Release History

- 21 Mar 2023 at 16:06 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008208-2023

## Notice URLs

- https://etendersni.gov.uk/epps

## Provenance

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