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title: "con_24721 STA exemplification and standardisation materials"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040bde"
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# con_24721 STA exemplification and standardisation materials

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040bde

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## Summary

The Department for Education is procuring professional creation services for standardisation trial and exemplification materials. The contract, titled "con_24721 STA exemplification and standardisation materials," falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement stage is complete, with a total contract value of £153,655. The buying organisation is the Department for Education, located in London, UK. The contract, awarded to AlphaPlus Consultancy Ltd c/o AQA, was signed on 23rd February 2024.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses providing external creation and quality assurance services in the education sector. Companies experienced in standardisation trial materials creation, video production, and educational content development are well-suited to compete. The procurement method used was an open procedure, indicating transparency and fairness in the selection process. For business growth prospects, understanding the specific requirements outlined by the Department for Education and offering competitive pricing will be essential for successful participation in similar future tenders.

## Notice

Contract for the supply of professional creation services for standardisation trial materials and exemplification materials This contract will be for a minimum of one year, with an optional extension, subject to the requirements and budgetary approval of STA.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

STA requires external creation services for: Standardisation trial: * Creation of three pupil Standardisation scripts and commentaries for key stage 2 (KS2) teacher assessment following the existing standardisation format * Creation of two teacher judgment videos supporting two of the pupil scripts * Creation of three teacher judgment transcripts supporting all the pupil scripts * Creation of 2-3 additional pupil materials, per pupil script example, in accordance with current Standardisation exercise material format * Completion of user testing feedback to provide clear understanding and comparison between video and transcript user feedback * Quality assurance review of all created materials Exemplification materials: STA requires external professional proofing, enhancing and creation services for: * Proofing, enhancing and quality assurance review of existing KS2 teacher assessment frameworks exemplification materials; * Creation and quality assurance review of new KS2 teacher assessment frameworks exemplification materials.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008031-2024 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Planning, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 3 Nov 2023 |
| Award date | 23 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £153,655 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3BT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ALPHAPLUS CONSULTANCY LTD C/O AQA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 13 Mar 2024 at 13:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/008031-2024
- 13 Oct 2023 at 12:15 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030281-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/department-for-education

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