Appointment of Braille Experts for Quality Assurance of Key Stage 1 & 2 National Curriculum Tests
Department for Education · Awarded contract
AwardedAppointment of Braille Experts for Quality Assurance of Key Stage 1 & 2 National Curriculum Tests
Awarded 31 Jul 2021
Awarded31 Jul 2021
Value£10,200.00
AgencyDepartment for Education
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 2y 3mo ago3y term
Awarded 31 July 2021Expired 30 July 2024
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The Department for Education awarded a contract to Judith Furse, Norman Brown, Pinecrest Consultancy Ltd, Lesley Blayney, V I Resourcing Limited T/A Connect Design, Alvaston Lodge, and Alvas for the provision of assurance services to ensure that modified Braille versions of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 national curriculum tests are of the highest quality, accessible to all, inclusive, and free from bias.
The contract value is £10,200.
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Appointment of Braille Experts for Quality Assurance of Key Stage 1 & 2 National Curriculum Tests
Won by Judith Furse,Norman Brown,Pinecrest Consultancy Ltd,Lesley Blayney,V I Resourcing Limited T/A Connect Design, Alvaston Lodge, Alvas · Department for Education
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