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title: "Trialling Call-Off 26: Pre-Test April 2017"
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# Trialling Call-Off 26: Pre-Test April 2017

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-41584868-5988-413b-b5d4-b0f27b6ea534

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## Summary

The Department for Education is overseeing the procurement process for the contract titled "Trialling Call-Off 26: Pre-Test April 2017," which is related to education and training services. The contract, valued at £1,292,434, involves trialling a Technical Pre-Test across Key Stage 2 subjects including English reading, grammar, punctuation and spelling, as well as mathematics. The tender period closed on 31 October 2016, and the contract is active with a duration from 1 December 2016 to 15 September 2017. The trial will take place across various locations, including the United Kingdom and other British Overseas Territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in educational services, particularly those involved in assessment, testing, and training. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are especially encouraged to participate, as the contract is well-suited to their capabilities. Companies equipped to deliver assessments and educational frameworks may find this project beneficial for expanding their market presence and establishing lasting relationships within the education sector.

## Notice

This is a call-off from the Trialling and Sampling framework and the contract is for the trialling of the pre-test April 2017. A Technical Pre-Test (TPT) is required in the following National Curriculum subjects: Key stage 2 English reading; English grammar, punctuation and spelling; and mathematics. The TPT will provide data on the performance of all items included in the test papers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa26d373-f35d-4473-8e33-c3c58fc535d6 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Oct 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Nov 2016 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2016 - 15 Sep 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,292,434 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,292,434 |
| 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 | NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH (NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 9 Jun 2017 at 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa26d373-f35d-4473-8e33-c3c58fc535d6

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fa26d373-f35d-4473-8e33-c3c58fc535d6
  9th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/f7e83fac-feb9-438d-8f22-5fe95f755655
  Invitation to quote
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0977b962-6193-4909-9a4c-071d6984ff3d
  Contract

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