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Assessment Service - Beta - STA 0227 - Contract Extension

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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14 Jan 2021 at 09:58

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education in the United Kingdom has extended the existing contract for the Assessment Service - Beta under the reference STA 0227. This contract extension covers a period of five months, with an overall agreement value of £2,034,551. The procurement process was conducted through a selective method, and the award was announced on 27th March 2020. The contract commenced on 20th May 2019 and is set to conclude on 1st April 2021. The service is classified under the category of education and training services, and the delivery is targeted at the West Midlands region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in educational and training services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) may find this an advantageous procurement opportunity due to the suitability for smaller businesses indicated in the contract's specifications. Companies that can demonstrate experience in assessment services, particularly in an educational context, would be well-suited to compete for similar future tenders or extensions within this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessment Service - Beta - STA 0227 - Contract Extension

Notice Description

The existing contract for Assessment Service Beta has been extended for additional period of 5 months and the overall value of the agreement has been uplifted. The existing agreement includes an option to extend the initial contract term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c2dda9f3-2e84-4463-8998-74dac26bfded
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/99eeab5d-748d-4d04-8673-d0e471e21316
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

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,034,551 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,544,473 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Mar 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
19 May 2019 - 1 Apr 2021 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
SHEFFIELD
Postcode
S1 2JF
Post Town
Sheffield
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE3 South Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE32 Sheffield
Delivery Location
TLG West Midlands (England)
Local Authority
Sheffield
Electoral Ward
City
Westminster Constituency
Sheffield Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HIPPO DIGITAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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