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title: "2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science Sampling Test and Technical Pre-Test Administration"
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# 2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science Sampling Test and Technical Pre-Test Administration

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27043c20-f0f8-4f41-8393-a8bb08f82b9f

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## Summary

The recent procurement process titled "2020 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science Sampling Test and Technical Pre-Test Administration" was conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on the education and training services industry. The contract, valued at approximately £2,131,382.37, was awarded on 9 September 2019 through a selective procurement method, specifically a call-off from the Trialling Framework STA 0166. The contract period runs from 23 September 2019 to 30 November 2020, with the tender period concluding on 15 August 2019.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses within the educational services sector, particularly those specialising in assessment services, educational materials printing, and logistical management for testing administration. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly encouraged to engage in this competitive process, as the contract's specifications may align well with their expertise and capabilities in delivering educational and assessment services.

## Notice

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

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3299cd34-a84c-45f2-96ac-7a8467763514 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Nov 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,131,382 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,131,382 |
| 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 | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH IN ENGLAND AND WALE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 6 Nov 2019 at 12:42 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3299cd34-a84c-45f2-96ac-7a8467763514
- 7 Oct 2019 at 11:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3299cd34-a84c-45f2-96ac-7a8467763514
- 7 Oct 2019 at 11:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3299cd34-a84c-45f2-96ac-7a8467763514

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/3299cd34-a84c-45f2-96ac-7a8467763514
  6th November 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/51bfab7b-04f4-407d-87c0-a68424e9093c
  ITQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/58224572-9a44-4e45-bbc7-01559f5a88e6
  Clarification Questions

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