DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION · Awarded contract
Awarded

Provision of Quality Assurance Proofreading Resources for the Standards and Testing Agency

Awarded 31 Jul 2017

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Awarded31 Jul 2017
Value£170,000.00
RegionUnited Kingdom
CategoryEducation & Training
Ended 7y 3mo ago1y 12mo term
Awarded 31 July 2017Expired 30 July 2019

The Department for Education awarded a contract to See 'Attachments' for a list of contractors for the provision of quality assurance resources, specifically a pool of proofreaders, to improve and assure the quality of assessment materials including national curriculum tests and professional skills tests for prospective teachers.

The contract value is AUD 170,000.

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