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title: "Contract Extension & Variation - Key Stage 2 Technical Pre-Testing & Science Sampling"
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# Contract Extension & Variation - Key Stage 2 Technical Pre-Testing & Science Sampling

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-4ec33a37-1135-42d8-b303-4b6b7169ce6b

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Contract Extension & Variation - Key Stage 2 Technical Pre-Testing & Science Sampling," with a total value of £2,631,437. This contract, classified under education and training services, initially began on 23rd September 2019 and is set to expire on 30th November 2021. The procurement method utilised was a framework agreement, with the tender period concluding on 5th August 2019, highlighting the importance of timely participation from potential suppliers.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in education services, technical testing, and scientific sampling. As the contract has been awarded after an extension in response to changing demands due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it signifies a focus on adapting to evolving educational needs. Businesses that can provide innovative solutions in this sector will be well-positioned to compete in future tenders, particularly those emphasizing quality and compliance in educational assessment and research.

## Notice

This contract notice provides updated contract information; overall contract value and expiry date, following contract extension in response to the emergency situation - CV19. This notice replaces the original one, published on 22 Nov 2019. Link - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b3324e-c32a-420e-9722-a9900d8354b4?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c9251e4-7a8a-47d7-9087-df5e5de24bc0 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Framework Agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2019 - 30 Nov 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,631,437 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £2,631,437 |
| 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 | SHEFFIELD |
| Post town | Sheffield |
| Postcode | S1 2JF |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber |
| ITL 2 | TLE3 South Yorkshire |
| ITL 3 | TLE32 Sheffield |
| Local authority | Sheffield |
| Electoral ward | City |
| Westminster constituency | Sheffield Central |
| 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

- 27 Nov 2020 at 14:58 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c9251e4-7a8a-47d7-9087-df5e5de24bc0

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1c9251e4-7a8a-47d7-9087-df5e5de24bc0
  27th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36b3324e-c32a-420e-9722-a9900d8354b4?origin=SearchResults&p=1

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