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Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025-2028_Call_Offs: 01, 02 and 03

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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28 Nov 2025 at 11:29

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has successfully awarded a contract titled "Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025-2028_Call_Offs: 01, 02 and 03" under the industry category of Education and training services. The procurement process, completed in the award stage, involved a selective method via a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, valued at £1,676,642, spans multiple regions across the United Kingdom, including North East, North West, and London, among others. The key dates mark the contract period from 13th November 2025 to 16th October 2026, with the announcement made on 28th November 2025. The National Foundation for Educational Research was selected as the supplier.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in education and training services, particularly those capable of delivering trialling and sampling projects for students ranging from KS1 to KS2 levels. The project is well-suited to educational research organisations and enterprises classified as SMEs or VCSEs given the procurement’s inclusivity towards these organisations. Participating in such a framework agreement can drive business growth by establishing long-term partnerships with the Department for Education and acquiring valuable experience in the public sector procurement landscape.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Trialling and Sampling Framework 2025-2028_Call_Offs: 01, 02 and 03

Notice Description

The Department for Education is pleased to announce that, following the successful completion of the evaluation process, the following call-off contracts have been awarded to National Foundation for Educational Research: - Call-off 01 - KS1 TPT - Mathematics - Call-off 02 - KS2 TPT - English grammar, punctuation and spelling, English reading and Mathematics (anchor and main for all subjects) - Call-off 03 - KS2 IVT - KS2 English Grammar, Punctuation and Spelling and KS2 English Reading

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ded8d6a4-ba40-440d-a6e4-a9464e0604c1
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7fe64d72-cf12-41ac-9ffb-cc5cd29639a3
Current Stage
Award
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, 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
£1,676,642 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,676,642 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Nov 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Nov 20253 months ago
Contract Period
13 Nov 2025 - 16 Oct 2026 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 2WT
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
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLE Yorkshire and The Humber, TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLI London, TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Further Information

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