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STA 0159 - Reception Baseline Assessment - contract extension/ variation

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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27 Apr 2021 at 13:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has recently completed the procurement process for the contract titled "STA 0159 - Reception Baseline Assessment - contract extension/ variation," which falls under the Education and Training Services industry category. The contract, with a total value of £12,074,423, was initially initiated through an open procurement method, allowing for comprehensive participation. The contract period started on 19 April 2018 and extends until 31 August 2023, with the procurement stage recently marked as awarded on 28 March 2018, emphasising a strategic extension to accommodate additional delivery needs.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the education and training sector, particularly those with the capacity to deliver comprehensive assessment services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are especially encouraged to explore participation, given their suitability for this contract type. Businesses that can provide innovative educational solutions, assessment methodologies, or related services would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts, thus fostering growth in their respective markets.

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Notice Title

STA 0159 - Reception Baseline Assessment - contract extension/ variation

Notice Description

The Department has invoked the option to extend the contract to allow for two statutory years of delivery. The overall value of the agreement has increased to accommodate the extension period.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-c641194b-d71a-42e1-83d4-64e4cfbd73be
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e137c7ce-8516-4ff3-a1c4-8553703a7298
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
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
£12,074,423 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£12,074,423 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jan 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20187 years ago
Contract Period
18 Apr 2018 - 31 Aug 2023 Over 5 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
Not specified
Contact Email
bea.bell@education.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
SHEFFIELD
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

NFER

Further Information

Notice Documents

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