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General Qualifications Logistics and National Curriculum Assessments (September 2018 to August 2020) - AMENDMENT to the original Award Notice - Con_3096

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 May 2021 at 11:25

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30 Apr 2021 at 11:53

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves the Department for Education in England, which is seeking services under a contract titled "General Qualifications Logistics and National Curriculum Assessments (September 2018 to August 2020) - AMENDMENT to the original Award Notice." This contract falls under the mail delivery services category (CPV code 64121100) and has an estimated value of £20,000,000. The procurement method employed is selective, and the contract has been amended with key details available in the award notice, published on 30 April 2021. The contract period began on 1 September 2018 and extends until 31 August 2020, with delivery addresses spanning various locations, including the UK and overseas territories.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that can provide logistics and mail delivery services. Companies that have experience in serving educational institutions or managing large-scale delivery operations would be well-positioned to compete. The selective procurement method suggests that the Department for Education is looking for qualified suppliers with proven capabilities, making this an ideal opportunity for businesses aiming to expand their portfolio within the public sector.

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Notice Title

General Qualifications Logistics and National Curriculum Assessments (September 2018 to August 2020) - AMENDMENT to the original Award Notice - Con_3096

Notice Description

This is an amendment to the existing contract award notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/notice/f5bdfe52-6893-4cb9-8a24-bd766b072fad?origin=SearchResults&p=1. The changes were made to the redacted version of the agreement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/98a24546-8674-492c-b8ab-7fd3e49e3ee7
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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services


CPV Codes

64121100 - Mail delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2020 2-3 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
Not specified
Contact Email
bea.bell@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3BT
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE

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