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2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science sampling test and technical pre-test administration

DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION

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13 Jan 2020 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

The Department for Education has announced the completion of the tender titled "2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science sampling test and technical pre-test administration," focusing on the education and training services industry. The contract, valued at £2,131,382.37, involves the delivery of a biennial Science Sampling Test and Technical Pre-test, which took place within the contract period from 23 September 2019 to 30 November 2020. This procurement utilized a selective method, with the tender period concluding on 5 August 2019. The services were needed across various locations, including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This contract represents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational assessments, logistics, printing, and test administration services to engage with a governmental body and potentially expand their client base. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find they have a competitive edge in this sector, especially in delivering specialised services and innovative solutions tailored to the requirements set forth by the Department for Education.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science sampling test and technical pre-test administration

Notice Description

Delivery of the biennial Science Sampling Test (SST) and the Technical Pre-test (TPT) is required at the end of Key Stage 2 in 2020. The contract includes printing, collation, distribution, administration and coding. The purpose of the SST is to estimate national performance in science at the end of KS2, with respect to the KS2 programme of study for science. The purpose of the TPT is to provide data on the performance of all items included in the trial test papers, in order to inform future SST construction. Additional information: Queries about the contract should be emailed to: - Natalie.downing@education.gov.uk or KS2Science.SAMPLING@education.gov.uk Contract awarded: 9 September 2019 via a call off from Trialling Framework STA 0166

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ee0648b9-c8be-40ac-983e-ddd80cc9a1b9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b3324e-c32a-420e-9722-a9900d8354b4
Current Stage
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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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

80 - Education and training services

CPV Codes

80000000 - Education and training services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,131,382 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£2,131,382 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Sep 20196 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Coventry
Electoral Ward
St Michael's
Westminster Constituency
Coventry South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

NFER (NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION RESEARCH

Further Information

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