Provision of Professional Proofing Services for KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum Test Materials
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
AwardedProvision of Professional Proofing Services for KS1 and KS2 National Curriculum Test Materials
Awarded 23 Sep 2019
Awarded23 Sep 2019
Value£30,000.00
SupplierCOMMUNISIS LIMITED
AgencyDEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 6y 1mo ago1y term
Awarded 23 Sept 2019Expired 29 Sept 2020
About
The Department for Education awarded a contract to Communisis Limited for the provision of external professional proofing services.
The scope included proofing and quality assurance review of KS1 and KS2 national curriculum test materials, including electronic mark-up of identified amendments; proofing and quality assurance review of KS1 and KS2 modified national curriculum test materials, including electronic mark-up of identified amendments; and carrying out pre-flight checks to ensure accurate printing of test materials.
The contract value was AUD 30,000.
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