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title: "Seasonal Courier Services - Phonics Logistics - Oct 13 to Oct 16"
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# Seasonal Courier Services - Phonics Logistics - Oct 13 to Oct 16

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0b883f99-fc99-49f3-84d6-6d22bdae5c6b

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## Summary

The procurement process for Seasonal Courier Services is managed by the Department for Education (DfE) and focuses on the logistics of distributing Phonics test materials to schools in the UK and territories abroad. The tender, identified as RD1000098, was awarded to Parcelforce Worldwide and has a total contract value of £258,000. The tender process was conducted via a selective procurement method under a framework agreement. The contract period spans from 16th October 2013 to 31st October 2016.

This tender represents an opportunity for logistics and courier service providers, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) looking to expand their operations in the educational sector. Companies capable of managing the delivery of sensitive materials across diverse locations, including British Overseas Territories and Europe, would find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging in such contracts can significantly bolster a business's portfolio within public sector logistics services.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE), manages the live administration of the annual National Curriculum Assessment (NCA) phonics screening check (PSC) and end-of-key stage 1 (KS1) and end-of-key stage 2 (KS2) tests (collectively known as the 'annual NCA Test Cycle'), a key aspect of which is the production, collation and distribution of NCA test materials to participating schools. This contract covers logistics services to despatch Phonics test materials to schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b946ef0-abaa-4b08-8665-6d234cc50bdb |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2013 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2013 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2013 - 31 Oct 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £258,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £258,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION |
| Locality | COVENTRY, |
| Post town | Coventry |
| Postcode | CV1 3BH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | Sherbourne |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry North West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 30 May 2018 at 08:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b946ef0-abaa-4b08-8665-6d234cc50bdb

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2b946ef0-abaa-4b08-8665-6d234cc50bdb
  30th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/13542154-3ad8-48c1-9b0b-528f011438b3
  Contract

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