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2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science Sampling Test and Technical Pre-Test Administration

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process titled "2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science Sampling Test and Technical Pre-Test Administration" was conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on the education and training services industry. The contract, valued at approximately £2,131,382.37, was awarded on 9 September 2019 through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Trialling Framework STA 0166. The contract period runs from 23 September 2019 to 30 November 2020, with the tender period concluding on 15 August 2019.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the educational services sector, particularly those specialising in assessment services, educational materials printing, and logistical management for testing administration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this competitive process, as the contract's specifications may align well with their expertise and capabilities in delivering educational and assessment services.

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Notice Title

2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science Sampling Test and Technical Pre-Test Administration

Notice Description

Delivery of the biennial Science Sampling Test (SST) and the Technical Pre-test (TPT) is required at the end of Key Stage 2 in 2020. The contract includes printing, collation, distribution, administration and coding. The purpose of the SST is to estimate national performance in science at the end of KS2, with respect to the KS2 programme of study for science. The purpose of the TPT is to provide data on the performance of all items included in the trial test papers, in order to inform future SST construction. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to Natalie.downing@education.gov.uk or KS2Science.SAMPLING@education.gov.uk Contract awarded: 9 September 2019 via a call off from Trialling Framework STA 0166

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3299cd34-a84c-45f2-96ac-7a8467763514
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services


CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,131,382 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,131,382 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
COVENTRY
Postcode
CV1 2WT
Post Town
Coventry
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG33 Coventry
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN ENGLAND AND WALE

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