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title: "Trialling Framework STA 0166-03"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-29de9628-be97-4fad-945b-edefdb3c3304"
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# Trialling Framework STA 0166-03

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-29de9628-be97-4fad-945b-edefdb3c3304

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Trialling Framework STA 0166-03" was conducted by the Department for Education, focusing on education and training services. This selective procurement method involved a framework agreement aimed at managing Trials and Sampling assessments for Key Stage 1 and 2 in English reading and Science. The tender period concluded on 19 September 2018, while the contract commenced on 21 November 2018 and is set to expire on 30 September 2019. The total value of the contract awarded was £678,697, and it reflects a coordinated effort across various locations including the United Kingdom and British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in education services, particularly those with expertise in assessment administration and validation processes. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) could particularly thrive, as they are often well-positioned to offer innovative solutions within this framework. Companies experienced in educational consultancy or technical advisory services related to standardised testing and assessments would be ideally suited to compete for similar future contracts.

## Notice

Suppliers successfully joined DfE/STA's via a Supplier framework (STA0166 Trialling Framework) to ensure that Trials and Sampling assessments were managed successfully. Suppliers on this framework were invited to bid for work; to complete KS1 and KS2 Item Validation Trial Administration Key stage 1 English reading only and Key Stage 2 English reading and Science.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d83115-7fbc-4c5d-aa55-48ce0ec78687 |
| 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 | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £678,697 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £678,697 |
| 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

- 27 Mar 2019 at 11:14 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d83115-7fbc-4c5d-aa55-48ce0ec78687
- 27 Mar 2019 at 09:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d83115-7fbc-4c5d-aa55-48ce0ec78687

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/40d83115-7fbc-4c5d-aa55-48ce0ec78687
  27th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/4029d114-7555-4aa9-ac5d-3bc35a426e83
  Contract

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