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title: "Trialling & Sampling Framework Call -Off, STA 0166 05 - Extension & Variation"
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# Trialling & Sampling Framework Call -Off, STA 0166 05 - Extension & Variation

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e0ece95-f847-4e17-8949-826ed9c89647

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## Summary

The Department for Education has recently awarded a contract titled "Trialling & Sampling Framework Call -Off, STA 0166 05 - Extension & Variation" related to education and training services. This contract, valued at approximately £1,259,330, is part of a Framework Agreement and has been extended in response to the ongoing CV19 emergency, with the contract term now running from November 21, 2019, to September 30, 2021. The procurement process was completed, with the award being published on November 27, 2020. The contract includes delivery addresses across the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, and the United Kingdom.

This tender offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) within the education sector. Businesses specialising in educational services, training provision, or related consultancy may find this contract aligns with their offerings, allowing them to expand their clientele and enhance their market presence. Companies looking to engage with the Department for Education would be well-suited to participate in future contracts arising from this framework.

## Notice

This contract notice provides updated contract information ( overall contract value and end date), following contract extension in response to the emergency situation - CV19. This notice replaces the original one published on 16 April 2020 - link: https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937c677b-4da1-43d0-9dd1-039e43ece0ba?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c51bf1f-d959-49d8-8ab4-e07abadbf6be |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - Framework Agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Nov 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Sep 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2019 - 30 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,259,330 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,078,398 |
| 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 14:36 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c51bf1f-d959-49d8-8ab4-e07abadbf6be
- 27 Nov 2020 at 14:34 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c51bf1f-d959-49d8-8ab4-e07abadbf6be
- 27 Nov 2020 at 14:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c51bf1f-d959-49d8-8ab4-e07abadbf6be

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6c51bf1f-d959-49d8-8ab4-e07abadbf6be
  27th November 2020 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/937c677b-4da1-43d0-9dd1-039e43ece0ba?origin=SearchResults&p=1

## Provenance

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