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title: "Seasonal Courier Services - KS2 Logistics - Oct 13 to Oct 16"
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# Seasonal Courier Services - KS2 Logistics - Oct 13 to Oct 16

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-5e9bfe3b-ec07-402b-8133-2b6f96b72aea

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## Summary

The Department for Education has completed a tender for "Seasonal Courier Services - KS2 Logistics" to manage the logistics of distributing annual National Curriculum Assessment test materials. This procurement, classified under "Courier services" in the services category, was initiated on 30th May 2018, with the contract period lasting from 16th October 2013 to 31st October 2016. The contract was awarded to Parcelforce Worldwide for a total value of £563,000, following a selective procurement method via a call-off from a framework agreement.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in logistics and courier services, particularly those with experience in educational or large-scale delivery operations. Companies that are small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) may find this contract well-suited to their capabilities, given the nature of the service required. Engaging in such contracts can enable SMEs to grow their portfolio and reputation within the public sector.

## Notice

The Standards and Testing Agency (STA), an executive agency of the Department for Education (DfE), manages the live administration of the annual National Curriculum Assessment (NCA) phonics screening check (PSC) and end-of-key stage 1 (KS1) and end-of-key stage 2 (KS2) tests (collectively known as the 'annual NCA Test Cycle'), a key aspect of which is the production, collation and distribution of NCA test materials to participating schools. This contract covers logistics services to despatch KS2 test materials to schools.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68d76fd-20e5-4254-926f-e656e7551393 |
| 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 | 30 May 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2013 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Sep 2013 |
| Contract period | 15 Oct 2013 - 31 Oct 2016 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £563,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £563,000 |
| 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 | PARCELFORCE WORLDWIDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 64 - Postal and telecommunications services

### Codes

- 64120000 - Courier services

## Release History

- 30 May 2018 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68d76fd-20e5-4254-926f-e656e7551393

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a68d76fd-20e5-4254-926f-e656e7551393
  30th May 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/294554fc-0f92-4c9f-8790-09e7efa7e957
  Contract

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