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STA-0151 NCT Collation Services 2015

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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29 May 2018 at 12:40

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Summary of the contracting process

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), part of the Department for Education (DfE), initiated the tender process for the contract titled "STA-0151 NCT Collation Services 2015," focusing on courier services. This procurement, which is now complete, had an estimated contract value of £1,034,000 and covered the production, collation, and distribution of National Curriculum Assessment test materials to schools across the United Kingdom and other specified regions. The awarding of this contract occurred on 28th November 2014, and the contract period spanned from 1st December 2014 to 31st July 2015, classified under the selective procurement method as a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses that specialise in logistics, packaging, and fulfilment services, particularly those with experience in educational materials or similar courier operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) could leverage this chance to expand their capabilities by participating in future similar tenders, given the potential for scale provided by large contracts like this one. Suppliers that can assure efficient delivery and handling of sensitive educational materials may find themselves well-positioned to compete in upcoming procurement processes in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

STA-0151 NCT Collation Services 2015

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 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).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b9e6a948-3348-4470-a666-3990f441b916
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a752c6a1-2164-4897-aa85-48625326f578
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

64120000 - Courier services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,034,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,034,000 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Oct 2014Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Nov 201411 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2014 - 31 Jul 2015 6-12 months
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

WILLIAMS LEA

Further Information

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