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General Qualifications Logistics and National Curriculum Assessments - Contract Extension - Con_3096

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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30 Apr 2021 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has extended the contract for the General Qualifications Logistics and National Curriculum Assessments, valued at £20 million, with a delivery period now running until 31 August 2022. This service, classified under mail delivery services, covers the Standards and Testing Agency's Yellow Label Service, addressing a wide geographical area including the UK and overseas territories. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender process has been marked as complete, with the contract having commenced on 1 September 2018.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and delivery services, particularly those with capabilities in mail delivery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this process, as it has been designed to suit their participation. Companies with experience in handling large-scale distribution and an understanding of educational assessment logistics would find this contract especially relevant. Such firms could leverage this opportunity to expand their business footprint and enter long-term agreements with a key government department.

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Notice Title

General Qualifications Logistics and National Curriculum Assessments - Contract Extension - Con_3096

Notice Description

This contract covers all aspects of delivery for the Standards and Testing Agency's (STA) General Qualifications Yellow Label Service. The Agency has invoked the contract extension option included in the original agreement. The term of the contract has been extended until 31 August 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3fcee1fe-7042-4794-b035-f6da1a4eff92
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

64121100 - Mail delivery services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,000,000 £10M-£100M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Aug 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 May 20187 years ago
Contract Period
31 Aug 2018 - 31 Aug 2022 4-5 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
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

PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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