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Seasonal Courier Services - KS2 Logistics - Oct 13 to Oct 16

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 May 2018 at 08:36

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has completed a tender for "Seasonal Courier Services - KS2 Logistics" to manage the logistics of distributing annual National Curriculum Assessment test materials. This procurement, classified under "Courier services" in the services category, was initiated on 30th May 2018, with the contract period lasting from 16th October 2013 to 31st October 2016. The contract was awarded to Parcelforce Worldwide for a total value of £563,000, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and courier services, particularly those with experience in educational or large-scale delivery operations. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, given the nature of the service required. Engaging in such contracts can enable SMEs to grow their portfolio and reputation within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Seasonal Courier Services - KS2 Logistics - Oct 13 to Oct 16

Notice Description

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE), manages the live administration of the annual National Curriculum Assessment (NCA) phonics screening check (PSC) and end-of-key stage 1 (KS1) and end-of-key stage 2 (KS2) tests (collectively known as the 'annual NCA Test Cycle'), a key aspect of which is the production, collation and distribution of NCA test materials to participating schools. This contract covers logistics services to despatch KS2 test materials to schools.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-5e9bfe3b-ec07-402b-8133-2b6f96b72aea
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68d76fd-20e5-4254-926f-e656e7551393
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

64 - Postal and telecommunications services

CPV Codes

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£563,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£563,000 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Sep 2013Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Sep 201312 years ago
Contract Period
15 Oct 2013 - 31 Oct 2016 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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

PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE

Further Information

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