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title: "Trialling Framework STA 0166-01"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-649d46dd-ddc0-426d-82c0-5ab8615f63d3"
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# Trialling Framework STA 0166-01

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR EDUCATION  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-649d46dd-ddc0-426d-82c0-5ab8615f63d3

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## Summary

The Department for Education is currently engaged in a completed procurement process titled "Trialling Framework STA 0166-01," which falls under the education and training services industry category. The procurement method used was a selective tender, initiated through a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 19 September 2018, while the contract was active from 21 November 2018 until 30 September 2019. This procurement involved management of Trials and Sampling assessments, specifically for Key Stage 1 Technical Pre-Test Administration in subjects including English reading and mathematics, and had a total contract value of £1,241,835.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, notably small and medium enterprises (SMEs) specialising in educational services and testing. Companies that focus on providing technical administration, educational resources, or assessment strategies would be particularly well-suited to compete for future contracts of this nature. By leveraging their expertise, suppliers can expand their footprint in the public sector, thereby enhancing their growth potential through government collaborations in educational projects.

## Notice

Suppliers successfully joined DfE/STA's via a Supplier framework (STA0166 Trialling Framework) to ensure that Trials and Sampling assessments were managed successfully. Suppliers on this framework were invited to bid for work; to complete KS1 Technical Pre-Test Administration - Key stage 1 English reading; English grammar, punctuation and spelling; and mathematics.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c692ad8c-c516-4dc1-9744-34851c611042 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Mar 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2018 - 30 Sep 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,241,835 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| 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 2WT |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG3 West Midlands |
| ITL 3 | TLG33 Coventry |
| Local authority | Coventry |
| Electoral ward | St Michael's |
| Westminster constituency | Coventry South |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCOTTISH QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 80 - Education and training services

### Codes

- 80000000 - Education and training services

## Release History

- 27 Mar 2019 at 11:12 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c692ad8c-c516-4dc1-9744-34851c611042
- 27 Mar 2019 at 11:11 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c692ad8c-c516-4dc1-9744-34851c611042
- 27 Mar 2019 at 09:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c692ad8c-c516-4dc1-9744-34851c611042

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c692ad8c-c516-4dc1-9744-34851c611042
  27th March 2019 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/c711e49b-1e75-4942-994e-c6244dbd4b2a
  Contract

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