Source: https://tendernation.io/opportunities/01a13cf2-9b68-7270-8e83-84c7e72267da/sta-0323-braille-quality-assurance-framework-2024-2026 closed GB open procedure Suitable for SMEs # STA-0323 - Braille Quality Assurance Framework 2024 - 2026 [Skills Funding Agency](https://tendernation.io/buyers/skills-funding-agency) Estimated value Not stated Published 15 Apr 2024 Deadline Closed 24 May 2024 ## Who can bid - Buyer says suitable for SMEs The buyer ticked “suitable for SMEs” on the notice. Anyone can still bid. - Buyer says suitable for VCSEs The buyer ticked “suitable for voluntary, community and social enterprises” on the notice. - Sets up a framework Winning a place does not guarantee work: contracts are awarded later as call-offs, and the list usually stays closed for years. - Open procedure Anyone can submit a full tender; there is no shortlisting stage. [More contracts for small businesses and VCSEs](https://tendernation.io/opportunities/for-small-businesses) ## About this tender The Standards and Testing Agency, an executive agency of the Department for Education, is looking to recruit Braille experts to quality assure modified Braille versions of Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2 National Curriculum tests to ensure that these are accurate, accessible and fit for purpose. The national curriculum tests include the Year 1 Phonics Screening Check, English reading test (key stage 1 and key stage 2), English grammar, punctuation and spelling test (key stage 1 and key stage 2) and mathematics test (key stage 1 and key stage 2). We are looking for individuals or organisations with excellent knowledge of contracted Braille (for key stage 2) and uncontracted Unified English Braille (for key stage 1) as well as experience of proofing complex Braille materials. The successful Braille experts will: • have experience of proof-reading print-based materials • have experience in quality assuring Braille materials • have expertise in reviewing materials used in education settings • be flexible and available to review materials in various STA office locations, as and when required, in agreement with the relevant project team This is not a full time position and requires availability only during the proofing windows. Please note that the closing date for all bids is 24 May 2024 at 12:00 and any clarification questions must be received no later than 10 May 2024 at 12:00. For more information, please see the invitation to tender (ITT) for the provision of the Braille Quality Assurance resource (ref: STA-0323). 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