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Services Agreement for the delivery of external marking services for Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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04 Jun 2018 at 12:34

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10 Jan 2018 at 10:48

Award

13 Apr 2017 at 13:23

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education is seeking a service provider for a Services Agreement covering the delivery of external marking services for Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests. This procurement process is classified under education and training services, with a contract value of £130,597,314. The contract period runs from 29th January 2018 to 31st January 2020. The procurement method used is an open procedure, allowing for competitive bidding from various suppliers. The tender stage has now completed, with the contract awarded to Pearson Education Limited.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for companies involved in educational services and marking that align with the National Curriculum requirements. Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) and Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs) may find this an advantageous tender to compete for, leveraging their expertise in educational services. As the contract relates to ongoing and cyclical assessments, businesses with experience in high-stakes educational testing could significantly benefit from this engagement.

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Notice Title

Services Agreement for the delivery of external marking services for Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Tests

Notice Description

The provision of marking services arrangements for the 2014-2016 National Curriculum Key Stage 2 Tests in the core subjects of English and Mathematics ; for 3 consecutive test cycles with an option to extend for a further test cycle. Additional information: Original contract award on Contracts Finder Archive here -https://data.gov.uk/data/contracts-finder-archive/contract/1022714/

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/83c8b7f0-0706-4b95-8103-1afbcf2e6204
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (above threshold)
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
£130,597,314 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£130,597,314 £100M-£1B
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2013Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Mar 20178 years ago
Contract Period
29 Jan 2018 - 31 Jan 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

PEARSON EDUCATION

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