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2018 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science Sampling Test

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Feb 2018 at 11:11

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a contractor for the "2018 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science Sampling Test," which falls under the category of education and training services. This procurement process is at the award stage, with the total contract value being £1,999,723. The contract commenced on 9th October 2017 and concludes on 30th November 2018. The selection was conducted through a selective procurement method, with responses to the tender period having closed on 6th September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in printing, distribution, and administration of assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, leveraging their unique approaches and capabilities in delivering educational testing solutions. The expected outcomes from this contract can help businesses further expand their footprint within the education sector and contribute to the assessment landscape in the UK.

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Notice Title

2018 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science Sampling Test

Notice Description

Delivery of the biennial Science Sampling Test (SST) is required at the end of Key Stage 2 in 2018. The contract includes printing, collation, distribution, administration and coding. The SST will provide data on the performance of all items included in the test papers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-51c2bd1b-4097-459b-863b-6a2de9fe0c5c
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb6cc6d-6ae6-44a2-8fd0-4dc603e8d260
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£1,999,723 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,999,723 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Feb 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Oct 20178 years ago
Contract Period
8 Oct 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 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 3BH
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
Sherbourne
Westminster Constituency
Coventry North West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NFER

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