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title: "Trialling & Sampling Framework Call-off, STA 0166-05"
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# Trialling & Sampling Framework Call-off, STA 0166-05

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1b5aa695-44f0-418a-a580-25b829c9d5d5

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## Summary

The procurement process is associated with the Department for Education and involves the "Trialling & Sampling Framework Call-off, STA 0166-05" aimed at procuring suppliers for trials and sampling exercises related to various DfE assessments. This contract falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement method used was selective, with a call-off from a framework agreement, and the contract was awarded on 1st November 2019, with a total value of £1,078,398.46. The contract period spans from 21st November 2019 to 30th September 2020, covering locations such as the United Kingdom, Europe, and British Overseas Territories. The procurement stage is currently complete.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that specialise in educational services and assessments. Companies capable of providing effective trial and sampling methodologies are well-suited to compete for such contracts, given the emphasis on quality and innovation in educational settings. Participation in this procurement can enhance business visibility and facilitate growth within the education sector, especially for those familiar with the requirements of the Department for Education.

## Notice

The provision of suppliers to carry out trials and sampling exercises for a range of DfE assessments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937c677b-4da1-43d0-9dd1-039e43ece0ba |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2019 - 30 Sep 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,078,398 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,078,398 |
| 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 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 16 Apr 2020 at 14:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937c677b-4da1-43d0-9dd1-039e43ece0ba

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937c677b-4da1-43d0-9dd1-039e43ece0ba
  16th April 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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