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STA-0154 NCT Print and Collation Services

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education (DfE) is conducting a selective tender for the "STA-0154 NCT Print and Collation Services" contract, which falls under the courier services category. This procurement aims to produce and distribute test materials for the annual National Curriculum Assessment (NCA) covering phonics screening and end-of-key stage tests for approximately 1.19 million pupils across 31,500 schools. The contract period is from 15 August 2017 to 31 July 2019, with an estimated value of £6.58 million over two years. The tender period ended on 19 April 2017.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in print production, packaging, and logistics, particularly those with the capacity to handle high volume and manage delivery across various regions, including the UK and overseas territories. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, especially those experienced in educational materials and logistics services. Success in this contract can enhance a business's portfolio and increase its visibility within the public sector.

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Notice Title

STA-0154 NCT Print and Collation Services

Notice Description

Overview 1.1 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. 1.2 This contract covers all elements of producing the test materials (e.g. sourcing paper, production proofing, manufacture and delivery) and the collation services to prepare consignments for despatch (e.g. sourcing all packaging and peripherals, fulfilment processes, despatch planning, data processing, and helpdesk). Phonics screening check (PSC) 1.3 The annual NCA PSC check has been designed to help teachers assess whether pupils have learnt phonic decoding to an appropriate standard. The check, which comprises a list of 40 words, will be administered to all pupils in Year 1 (aged 5-6), and those in Year 2 (aged 6-7) who did not meet the standard in Year 1. 1.4 In 2018 the check will be administered to c. 600,000 Year 1 pupils, plus a yet to be confirmed number of pupils resitting the check in Year, located in c.16,000 primary schools in the second week of June 2018. The check materials comprise of a set of 5 items, which are sufficient for 30 pupils, including a booklet of words for the pupils to read aloud. A small number of pupils will take a modified braille version of the check. KS1 1.5 The annual NCA KS1 tests have been designed to test pupils' knowledge and understanding of English reading, mathematics and English grammar, punctuation and spelling (GPS) at the end of their KS1 education (i.e. at the end of Year 2, aged 6-7). The test will be administered to c. 600,000 pupils located in c. 16,000 schools in May 2018 . 1.6 A small number of pupils with visual impairments will require modified KS1 test materials, i.e., modified large print, and braille. KS2 1.7 The annual NCA KS2 tests are designed to test pupils' knowledge and understanding of English reading, mathematics and English GPS at the end of their KS2 education (i.e. at the end of Year 6, aged 10-11). In 2018, the test will be administered to c. 590,000 pupils located in c. 15,500 schools on specific days between 14-18 May 2018. 1.8 As with KS1 a small number of pupils with visual impairments will require modified KS2 test materials, i.e., modified large print, and braille. Additional information: An extension option to 31/07/2019. Value of contract PS3.2m for initial year, expected to be similar for second year for a total of approx. PS6.5m

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/4ab06337-7f0c-4222-b605-795a65ba4087
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
£6,588,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£6,588,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
19 Apr 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 May 20178 years ago
Contract Period
14 Aug 2017 - 31 Jul 2019 1-2 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

ALLIED PUBLICITY SERVICES (MANCHESTER

Further Information

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