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Appointment of Curriculum Experts for Test Development Advisory Services (2022-2024)

Awarded 01 Feb 2022

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Awarded 1 Feb 2022Expired 31 Jan 2024

The Department for Education awarded a contract to Literacy Works, Jo Shackelton, One Education, Selador Ltd, Osbourne Education Ltd, Assessment Counts Ltd, PW Mathematics LTD, Schools and Early Education Development Services, and Coan Maths Ltd for the provision of advisory and assessment services as Curriculum Experts.

The appointed advisors support test development within the Assessment Development Division of the Standards and Testing Agency (STA), bringing independent advice, support, and challenge to ensure tests meet required standards.

The contract value is AUD 215,000.

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