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title: "2018 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science Sampling Test"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-51c2bd1b-4097-459b-863b-6a2de9fe0c5c"
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# 2018 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science Sampling Test

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-51c2bd1b-4097-459b-863b-6a2de9fe0c5c

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## Summary

The Department for Education is seeking a contractor for the "2018 Key Stage 2 National Curriculum Science Sampling Test," which falls under the category of education and training services. This procurement process is at the award stage, with the total contract value being £1,999,723. The contract commenced on 9th October 2017 and concludes on 30th November 2018. The selection was conducted through a selective procurement method, with responses to the tender period having closed on 6th September 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in educational services, particularly those experienced in printing, distribution, and administration of assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to engage, leveraging their unique approaches and capabilities in delivering educational testing solutions. The expected outcomes from this contract can help businesses further expand their footprint within the education sector and contribute to the assessment landscape in the UK.

## Notice

Delivery of the biennial Science Sampling Test (SST) is required at the end of Key Stage 2 in 2018. The contract includes printing, collation, distribution, administration and coding. The SST 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/adb6cc6d-6ae6-44a2-8fd0-4dc603e8d260 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | 8 Oct 2017 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,999,723 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,999,723 |
| 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 | NFER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2018 at 11:11 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb6cc6d-6ae6-44a2-8fd0-4dc603e8d260

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/adb6cc6d-6ae6-44a2-8fd0-4dc603e8d260
  28th February 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/866b3558-6ea7-4702-a8c5-d0d217df763e
  Contract

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